US Bridges

US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone Creek

Fair

Madison County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Danielsville · Structure no. 000000019500050

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 99 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,755 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 / SR 8
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Danielsville
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyMadison County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16868, -83.20111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2024)
Projected traffic7,755 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 / SR 8 over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.