US Bridges

Doc Hughes Road over Duncan Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of Rest Haven · Structure no. 000000013551190

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doc Hughes Road over Duncan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doc Hughes Road over Duncan 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDoc Hughes Road
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of Rest Haven
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.08026, -83.89315
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,115 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doc Hughes Road over Duncan Creek built?

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

What condition is Doc Hughes Road over Duncan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Doc Hughes Road over Duncan Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doc Hughes Road over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Doc Hughes Road over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.