US Bridges

Club Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013550950

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Club Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Club Road over Sweetwater Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,730 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClub Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location4 MI N of Lilburn
RouteCity Street 9417
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94111, -84.10789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2024)
Projected traffic20,730 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Club Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Club Road over Sweetwater 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Club Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Club Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Club Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.