US Bridges

Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.4 MI SE of Buford · Structure no. 000000013500440

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,515 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMt Gravel Spngs RD
CrossesIvy Creek
Location3.4 MI SE of Buford
RouteState Highway 324
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0702, -83.97316
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic36,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,515 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy Creek carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mt Gravel Spngs RD over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.