US Bridges

Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403)

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 3.3 MI SE of Buford · Structure no. 000000013552680

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403) in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpout Springs Road
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location3.3 MI SE of Buford
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07837, -83.88625
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2024)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$27.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403) 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 Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Spout Springs Road over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.