US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown Creek
FairUnion County, Georgia · 5.9 MI NE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100070
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,450 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 76- SR 2 over Brasstown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.