US Bridges

Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 6.8 MI SW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150130

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDock Jones Road
CrossesLittle Youngcane Creek
Location6.8 MI SW of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.83902, -84.06942
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane 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 Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Dock Jones Road over Little Youngcane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.