US Bridges

Dacula Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · In Dacula · Structure no. 000000013552780

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dacula Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dacula Road over CSX Railroad in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,700 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDacula Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Dacula
RouteCounty Highway 1944
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98835, -83.8945
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2024)
Projected traffic20,700 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dacula Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dacula Road over CSX Railroad 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 Dacula Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dacula Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Dacula Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.