US Bridges

85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 4.5M SE of Buford · Structure no. 000000013552790

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,040 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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Carries85S Ramp to 324
CrossesLittle Ivy Creek Trib
Location4.5M SE of Buford
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGwinnett County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06518, -83.94639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2024)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib 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 85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib carry?

About 6,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 85S Ramp to 324 over Little Ivy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.