US Bridges

Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SW of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013551070

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,395 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Lucrene RD
CrossesPounds Creek
Location4.2 MI SW of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 1961
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83373, -84.09011
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,920 (2024)
Projected traffic10,395 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds 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 Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds Creek carry?

About 8,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lake Lucrene RD over Pounds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.