US Bridges

SR 316 over Alcovy River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.2 MI N of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013500970

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 316 over Alcovy River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 316 over Alcovy River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 49,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,590 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 316
CrossesAlcovy River
Location3.2 MI N of Lawrenceville
RouteState Highway 316
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98446, -83.95074
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic49,600 (2024)
Projected traffic61,590 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 316 over Alcovy River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 316 over Alcovy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 316 over Alcovy River carry?

About 49,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 316 over Alcovy River?

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

Who owns SR 316 over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.