US Bridges

Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Dacula · Structure no. 000000013552000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River is a concrete culvert carrying Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River 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 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 9,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Fountain Drive
CrossesApalchee River
Location2.5 MI N of Dacula
RouteCounty Highway 172
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02875, -83.91847
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,420 (2024)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River built?

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

What condition is Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River 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 Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River carry?

About 9,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old Fountain Drive over Apalchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.