US Bridges

US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 0.6 MI W of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100380

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,295 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 19- US 129
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Blairsville
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87623, -83.96909
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic13,600 (2024)
Projected traffic17,295 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19- US 129 over Butternut 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.