US Bridges

Town Crk School RD over Town Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 6.4 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100240

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Crk School RD over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Town Crk School RD over Town Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Crk School RD
CrossesTown Creek
Location6.4 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 2322
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.82071, -83.86946
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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Crk School RD over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Town Crk School RD over Town Creek?

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

Who owns Town Crk School RD over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.