US Bridges

US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs Creek

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750380

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19-US 129/SR 11
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location11 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67622, -83.90176
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs 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 US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs Creek carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 19-US 129/SR 11 over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.