US Bridges

SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · In South Buford · Structure no. 000000013500170

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 68,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,290 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 20 - US 23
CrossesSuwanee Creek
LocationIn South Buford
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09058, -83.99889
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,100 (2024)
Projected traffic70,290 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee Creek carry?

About 68,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 20 - US 23 over Suwanee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.