US Bridges

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

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.3 MI E of Buford · Structure no. 000000013500290

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,695 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThompson Mill Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
Location1.3 MI E of Buford
RouteCity Street 5500
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11985, -83.97086
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2024)
Projected traffic10,695 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 Thompson Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.