US Bridges

North Price Road over NS Railroad

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.2 MI S of Sugar Hill · Structure no. 000000013551970

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Price Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Price Road over NS Railroad in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2032. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Price Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2.2 MI S of Sugar Hill
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0826, -84.04723
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,525 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Price Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Price Road over NS Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North Price Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Price Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns North Price Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.