US Bridges

Sycamore Road over Richland Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Buford- West Section · Structure no. 000000013552220

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Road over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycamore Road over Richland 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSycamore Road
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationBuford- West Section
RouteCounty Highway 5509
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13393, -84.04837
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2024)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore Road over Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is Sycamore Road over Richland 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.