US Bridges

Garner Road over Garner Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013552610

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garner Road over Garner Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garner Road over Garner Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGarner Road
CrossesGarner Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 479
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85293, -84.1278
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$19.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garner Road over Garner Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garner Road over Garner 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 Garner Road over Garner Creek carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garner Road over Garner Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Garner Road over Garner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.