US Bridges

Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.9 MI SE of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013550530

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPate Road
CrossesBig Haynes Creek
Location2.9 MI SE of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 357
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82653, -83.98549
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pate Road over Big Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.