US Bridges

Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · In Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013551570

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,300 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcginnis Fry RD EB
CrossesSuwanee Creek
LocationIn Suwanee
RouteCounty Highway 2564
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03885, -84.07463
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,100 (2024)
Projected traffic36,300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee Creek carry?

About 37,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mcginnis Fry RD EB over Suwanee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.