US Bridges

Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013551120

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek is a concrete slab carrying Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSuwanee Crk Road
CrossesBennett Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Suwanee
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02817, -84.08848
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Suwanee Crk Road over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.