US Bridges

Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013552380

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
690 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
74,821
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 74,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,004 by 2031. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSugarloaf Pky (nb
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationLawrenceville
RouteCounty Highway 6512
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94256, -83.92557
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,821 (2024)
Projected traffic28,004 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal Creek carry?

About 74,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sugarloaf Pky (nb over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.