US Bridges

SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola Creek

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700030

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 60B- US 19B
CrossesYahoola Creek
Location2 MI N of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56478, -83.9915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$932,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola Creek carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60B- US 19B over Yahoola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.