US Bridges

Arnold Road over Yellow River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Lawrencevlle · Structure no. 000000013550880

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Road over Yellow River is a concrete tee beam carrying Arnold Road over Yellow River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesArnold Road
CrossesYellow River
Location4.5 MI SW of Lawrencevlle
RouteCounty Highway 462
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91302, -84.04889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold Road over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Road over Yellow River 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 Arnold Road over Yellow River carry?

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

How long is Arnold Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.