US Bridges

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

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · East Side of Buford · Structure no. 000000013500320

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Mill Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,960 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHamilton Mill Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
LocationEast Side of Buford
RouteCity Street 5504
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10696, -83.98135
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2024)
Projected traffic21,960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.