US Bridges

Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 5.2 MI W of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013552260

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHerrington Road
CrossesFork Creek Trib
Location5.2 MI W of Lawrenceville
RouteCounty Highway 544
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95495, -84.08217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Herrington Road over Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.