US Bridges

New Hope Road over Alcovy River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 6.4 MI E of Lawrenceville · Structure no. 000000013552720

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Alcovy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope Road over Alcovy River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,270 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesAlcovy River
Location6.4 MI E of Lawrenceville
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91719, -83.88817
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,910 (2024)
Projected traffic21,270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$28.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Road over Alcovy River built?

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

What condition is New Hope Road over Alcovy River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Alcovy River carry?

About 4,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Alcovy River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Alcovy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.