US Bridges

US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100320

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2032. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 76 Nbl- SR 2
CrossesCoosa Creek
Location2 MI W of Blairsville
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86471, -83.992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa 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 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.