US Bridges

Five Forks Trickum over Yellow River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Lawrencevill · Structure no. 000000013552020

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Forks Trickum over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Forks Trickum over Yellow River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,730 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFive Forks Trickum
CrossesYellow River
Location4.5 MI SW of Lawrencevill
RouteCity Street 9294
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87392, -84.08372
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2024)
Projected traffic29,730 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Forks Trickum over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Forks Trickum over Yellow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Five Forks Trickum over Yellow River carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Five Forks Trickum over Yellow River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Five Forks Trickum over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.