US Bridges

Westbrook Road over Ivy Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Suwanee · Structure no. 000000013551590

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbrook Road over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westbrook Road over Ivy Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,335 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWestbrook Road
CrossesIvy Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Suwanee
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05593, -84.042
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,690 (2024)
Projected traffic7,335 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westbrook Road over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbrook Road over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Westbrook Road over Ivy Creek carry?

About 4,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westbrook Road over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Westbrook Road over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.