US Bridges

Brannon Road over Jacks Creek

FairPosted for load

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.25 MI SW of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013551220

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brannon Road over Jacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brannon Road over Jacks Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrannon Road
CrossesJacks Creek
Location3.25 MI SW of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 422
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82533, -84.05891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brannon Road over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Brannon Road over Jacks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brannon Road over Jacks Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brannon Road over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Brannon Road over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.