US Bridges

Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013501280

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 44,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,075 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRonald Reagan Pkwy
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 7238
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90962, -84.09848
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,600 (2024)
Projected traffic57,075 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 44,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Ronald Reagan Pkwy over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.