US Bridges

Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.6 MI N of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013500720

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 45 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 53,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,320 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill Road
CrossesBeaver Ruin Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 7238
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92372, -84.11381
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,100 (2024)
Projected traffic73,320 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin Creek carry?

About 53,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill Road over Beaver Ruin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.