US Bridges

Dickens Road over Jackson Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013550730

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickens Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dickens Road over Jackson 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDickens Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 547
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89182, -84.16443
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickens Road over Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is Dickens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dickens Road over Jackson Creek carry?

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

How long is Dickens Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Dickens Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.