US Bridges

Ingram Road over Bromolow Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Norcross · Structure no. 000000013550790

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingram Road over Bromolow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ingram Road over Bromolow Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIngram Road
CrossesBromolow Creek
Location2 MI E of Norcross
RouteCounty Highway 608
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94301, -84.17469
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingram Road over Bromolow Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingram Road over Bromolow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ingram Road over Bromolow Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ingram Road over Bromolow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ingram Road over Bromolow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.