US Bridges

Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.4 MI SE of Buford · Structure no. 000000013550250

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 33 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 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSunny Hill Road
CrossesLittle Ivy Creek
Location4.4 MI SE of Buford
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0544, -83.95621
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2024)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy Creek carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sunny Hill Road over Little Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.