US Bridges

Ross Road over Jacks Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SW of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013550580

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Road over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ross Road over Jacks Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoss Road
CrossesJacks Creek
Location4.2 MI SW of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 424
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81359, -84.06861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ross Road over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Road over Jacks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Road over Jacks Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ross Road over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ross Road over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.