US Bridges

316 Hov EB over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE Duluth · Structure no. 000000013552180

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

316 Hov EB over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 316 Hov EB over Sweetwater Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries316 Hov EB
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location3.5 MI SE Duluth
RouteState Highway 316
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96319, -84.10497
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$789,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 316 Hov EB over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 316 Hov EB 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 Hov EB over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 316 Hov EB over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 316 Hov EB over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.