US Bridges

Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013551240

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,980 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSteve Reynolds Bvd
CrossesBeaver Ruin Creek
Location2 MI N of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 557
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91924, -84.14825
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2024)
Projected traffic22,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin Creek carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Steve Reynolds Bvd over Beaver Ruin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.