US Bridges

Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.1 MI S of Buford · Structure no. 000000013500210

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,435 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Mill Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
Location3.1 MI S of Buford
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06686, -84.01026
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,435 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.