US Bridges

US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700040

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19/ SR 9
CrossesPruitt Creek
Location7.5 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63513, -83.93337
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 19/ SR 9 over Pruitt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.