US Bridges

SR 20 (wbl) over Ivy Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Buford · Structure no. 000000013551660

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 (wbl) over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 (wbl) over Ivy Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,415 by 2032. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 20 (wbl)
CrossesIvy Creek
Location2 MI S of Buford
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05807, -83.99249
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2024)
Projected traffic65,415 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 (wbl) over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 (wbl) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 (wbl) over Ivy Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 (wbl) over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 (wbl) over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.