US Bridges

US 19- US 129 over Akins Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 2.6 MI S of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100100

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- US 129 over Akins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 19- US 129 over Akins Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 19- US 129
CrossesAkins Creek
Location2.6 MI S of Blairsville
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84514, -83.93641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2024)
Projected traffic12,630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- US 129 over Akins Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19- US 129 over Akins 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 19- US 129 over Akins Creek carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19- US 129 over Akins Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 19- US 129 over Akins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.