Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek
FairGwinnett County, Georgia · 0.5 MI S of Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013500110
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,725 by 2032. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek carry?
About 14,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Buford HIGHWAY-US2 over Suwanee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.