US Bridges

Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Buford · Structure no. 000000013552490

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy Creek in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,415 by 2032. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMall of Georgia Bl
CrossesIvy Creek
Location2 MI S of Buford
RouteCounty Highway 6446
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06418, -83.97857
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic65,415 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$44.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Mall of Georgia Bl over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.