US Bridges

Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.2 MI NE of Grayson · Structure no. 000000013551390

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChandler Road
CrossesAlcovy River Trib
Location2.2 MI NE of Grayson
RouteCounty Highway 284
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90919, -83.92947
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,330 (2024)
Projected traffic6,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib carry?

About 8,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Road over Alcovy River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.