US Bridges

Satellite Blvd over Ivey Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2.0 Mi. East of Suwannee · Structure no. 000000013552270

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
469 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satellite Blvd over Ivey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Satellite Blvd over Ivey Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,710 by 2032. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSatellite Blvd
CrossesIvey Creek
Location2.0 Mi. East of Suwannee
RouteCounty Highway 2001
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04773, -84.03141
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2024)
Projected traffic67,710 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Satellite Blvd over Ivey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satellite Blvd over Ivey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Satellite Blvd over Ivey Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Satellite Blvd over Ivey Creek?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Satellite Blvd over Ivey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.