US Bridges

Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013550900

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Chase Drive
CrossesBig Haynes Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 1712
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85631, -83.97508
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes Creek built?

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

What condition is Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Chase Drive over Big Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.