US Bridges

Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Dacula · Structure no. 000000013552700

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrooks Road
CrossesPalm Creek Tributary
Location3.5 MI S of Dacula
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94305, -83.87307
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$9.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Brooks Road over Palm Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.