US Bridges

Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib

Fair

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Sugar Hill · Structure no. 000000013551300

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Ridge Drive
CrossesLevel Creek Trib
Location5 MI W of Sugar Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1918
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10979, -84.05843
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sugar Ridge Drive over Level Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.