Blue Ridge Highway over Jones Creek
FairUnion County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Highway over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Ridge Highway over Jones Creek in Union 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 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Highway over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Highway over Jones 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Highway over Jones Creek carry?
About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Highway over Jones Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Blue Ridge Highway over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.