US Bridges

Oak Road over Yellow River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013551020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Road over Yellow River is a concrete tee beam carrying Oak Road over Yellow River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOak Road
CrossesYellow River
Location4.5 MI NW of Snellville
RouteCity Street 9371
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9028, -84.06831
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic11,550 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Road over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Road over Yellow River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.