US Bridges

316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 Miles SE of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013552160

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,370 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Carries316 WB to 85 South
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location2 Miles SE of Duluth
RouteState Highway 316
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96368, -84.10535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2024)
Projected traffic131,370 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 316 WB to 85 South over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.