US Bridges

Ramp to SR 864 Sbl over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013501300

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,821
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to SR 864 Sbl over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to SR 864 Sbl 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 6,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to SR 864 Sbl
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 7238
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90947, -84.09872
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,821 (2024)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to SR 864 Sbl over Sweetwater Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp to SR 864 Sbl 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 Ramp to SR 864 Sbl over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 6,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to SR 864 Sbl over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to SR 864 Sbl over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.