US Bridges

Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100230

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua Creek is a steel culvert carrying Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Crk School RD
CrossesArkaqua Creek
Location3.2 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 2322
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84081, -83.90933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua 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 Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Town Crk School RD over Arkaqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.