US Bridges

River Mist Drive over Turkey Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013551280

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Mist Drive over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying River Mist Drive over Turkey Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiver Mist Drive
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3 MI W of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 1594
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86105, -84.0721
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 River Mist Drive over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Mist Drive over Turkey 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 River Mist Drive over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Mist Drive over Turkey Creek?

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

Who owns River Mist Drive over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.