US Bridges

Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake)

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SE of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013551290

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake) is a concrete tee beam carrying Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake) in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol Drive
CrossesSweetwater Creek (lake)
Location1.5 MI SE of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 1876
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98524, -84.1376
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake) 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 Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake) carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake)?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Drive over Sweetwater Creek (lake)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.