US Bridges

Tech Center Parkwa over Little Suwanee Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.1 MI East of Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013552040

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tech Center Parkwa over Little Suwanee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tech Center Parkwa over Little Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTech Center Parkwa
CrossesLittle Suwanee Creek
Location4.1 MI East of Suwanee
RouteCounty Highway 8361
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03933, -84.00063
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2024)
Projected traffic3,735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tech Center Parkwa over Little Suwanee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tech Center Parkwa over Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tech Center Parkwa over Little Suwanee Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tech Center Parkwa over Little Suwanee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Tech Center Parkwa over Little Suwanee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.