US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Fulton-Gwinnett CO Line · Structure no. 000000013500740

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee River 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,865 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill RD S
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationFulton-Gwinnett CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2343
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00792, -84.17954
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic68,865 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee River built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD S over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.