US Bridges

I-85 S to SR 20 E over Ivy Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Buford · Structure no. 000000013551750

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 S to SR 20 E over Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 S to SR 20 E 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 6,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 S to SR 20 E
CrossesIvy Creek
Location3 MI S of Buford
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05916, -83.9945
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,821 (2024)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 S to SR 20 E over Ivy Creek built?

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

What condition is I-85 S to SR 20 E 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 I-85 S to SR 20 E over Ivy Creek carry?

About 6,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 S to SR 20 E over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 S to SR 20 E over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.