US Bridges

Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013500680

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,380 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLville-Suwanee RD
CrossesYellow River
Location2.5 MI N of Lawrenceville
RouteCity Street 9466
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97804, -84.02001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2024)
Projected traffic37,380 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River 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 Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lville-Suwanee RD over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.