US Bridges

Lee Road over Big Haynes Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Snellville · Structure no. 000000013551990

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,840
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road over Big Haynes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road over Big Haynes Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,810 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLee Road
CrossesBig Haynes Creek
Location4.5 MI SE of Snellville
RouteCounty Highway 1959
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79333, -83.98079
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,840 (2024)
Projected traffic9,810 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$826,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road over Big Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road over Big Haynes 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Road over Big Haynes Creek carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road over Big Haynes Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road over Big Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.