US Bridges

US 19 / SR 60 over Yahoola Creek

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700150

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 / SR 60 over Yahoola Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 60 over Yahoola Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 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 5 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,555 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 19 / SR 60
CrossesYahoola Creek
Location2 MI S of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.50845, -83.97464
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$903,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR 60 over Yahoola Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

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

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 / SR 60 over Yahoola Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 / SR 60 over Yahoola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.