US Bridges

Lester Road over Jackson Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.3 MI E of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013550620

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lester Road over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lester Road over Jackson Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,120 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLester Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Lilburn
RouteCity Street 9383
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8958, -84.09609
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2024)
Projected traffic12,120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lester Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lester Road over Jackson 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 Lester Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lester Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lester Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.