US Bridges

Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Buford · Structure no. 000000013550990

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,795 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSuwanee-Bfrd Dm RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location4 MI W of Buford
RouteCounty Highway 1950
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0963, -84.07828
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Suwanee-Bfrd Dm RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.