Blue Ridge Highway over Youngcane Creek
FairUnion County, Georgia · 7.5 MI W of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100020
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Highway over Youngcane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Blue Ridge Highway over Youngcane 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 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Highway over Youngcane Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Highway over Youngcane 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 Youngcane Creek carry?
About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Highway over Youngcane Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Highway over Youngcane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.