US Bridges

Herrington Road over SR 316

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SE of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013500600

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herrington Road over SR 316 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Herrington Road over SR 316 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHerrington Road
CrossesSR 316
Location3.8 MI SE of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96261, -84.07948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Herrington Road over SR 316 built?

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

What condition is Herrington Road over SR 316 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Herrington Road over SR 316 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Herrington Road over SR 316?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Herrington Road over SR 316?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.