US Bridges

Patterson Road over Pew Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Lawrencevill · Structure no. 000000013552280

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Road over Pew Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson Road over Pew Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPatterson Road
CrossesPew Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Lawrencevill
RouteCounty Highway 461
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92585, -84.03793
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,880 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$721,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Road over Pew Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Road over Pew 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Patterson Road over Pew Creek carry?

About 6,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Road over Pew Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Road over Pew Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.