US Bridges

US 76 Sbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100330

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Sbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 Sbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,400 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 Sbl- SR 2
CrossesCoosa Creek
Location2 MI W of Blairsville
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86479, -83.99233
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 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 traffic31,400 (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 Sbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 Sbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 Sbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek carry?

About 31,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.