US Bridges

Duluth HWY (SR120) over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Duluth · Structure no. 000000013552830

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duluth HWY (SR120) over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duluth HWY (SR120) over Sweetwater Creek 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,450 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDuluth HWY (SR120)
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Duluth
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97869, -84.1095
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2024)
Projected traffic32,450 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duluth HWY (SR120) over Sweetwater Creek built?

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

What condition is Duluth HWY (SR120) 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 Duluth HWY (SR120) over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Duluth HWY (SR120) over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Duluth HWY (SR120) over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.