FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUGAR LOAF PWY

Carrying SUGAR LOAF PWY over CSX RAILROAD

3 MI W OF LAWRENCEVILLE, Gwinnett, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUGAR LOAF PWY

The SUGAR LOAF PWY bridge in Gwinnett, Georgia carries SUGAR LOAF PWY over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 125.3 meters (411 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SUGAR LOAF PWY compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Georgia bridges
322
Bridges in Gwinnett
SUGAR LOAF PWY 23.5 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.4
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
125.3 m (411 ft)
Deck Width
29.1 m (95 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000013551410

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUGAR LOAF PWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SUGAR LOAF PWY against other structures in Gwinnett and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SUGAR LOAF PWY?

SUGAR LOAF PWY in Gwinnett, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SUGAR LOAF PWY inspected?

SUGAR LOAF PWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 45,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUGAR LOAF PWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SUGAR LOAF PWY?

SUGAR LOAF PWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUGAR LOAF PWY?

SUGAR LOAF PWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SUGAR LOAF PWY and does age affect safety?

SUGAR LOAF PWY was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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