US Bridges

Coles Drive over Hale Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.3 MI SE of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013552090

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Drive over Hale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coles Drive over Hale Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesColes Drive
CrossesHale Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 470
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86549, -84.11835
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coles Drive over Hale Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coles Drive over Hale 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Coles Drive over Hale Creek carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coles Drive over Hale Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Coles Drive over Hale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.