US Bridges

SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013500400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 98,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,260 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 316 Ebl
CrossesYellow River
Location2.5 MI W of Lawrenceville
RouteState Highway 316
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9589, -84.03813
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,600 (2024)
Projected traffic118,260 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$914,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River 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 SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River carry?

About 98,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 316 Ebl over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.