US Bridges

US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100360

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt 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 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76- SR 2
CrossesButternutt Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Blairsville
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87036, -83.96896
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt Creek built?

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

What condition is US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt 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 August 2023.

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

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

How long is US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.