US Bridges

Cruse Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NE of Lilburn · Structure no. 000000013552480

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cruse Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cruse Road over Sweetwater Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCruse Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of Lilburn
RouteCounty Highway 513
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93033, -84.10206
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cruse Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cruse Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cruse Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cruse Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Cruse Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.