US Bridges

Spanish Oak Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.8 MI NW of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013550890

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish Oak Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spanish Oak Road over Turkey Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpanish Oak Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 1428
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88114, -84.0546
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spanish Oak Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanish Oak Road over Turkey 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 Spanish Oak Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spanish Oak Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish Oak Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.