US Bridges

Henson Road over Ivylog Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 5.3 MI NW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150110

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henson Road over Ivylog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henson Road over Ivylog 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 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHenson Road
CrossesIvylog Creek
Location5.3 MI NW of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94211, -84.00437
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henson Road over Ivylog Creek built?

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

What condition is Henson Road over Ivylog 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Henson Road over Ivylog Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henson Road over Ivylog Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Henson Road over Ivylog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.