US Bridges

Owl Town Road over Coosa Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150320

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Town Road over Coosa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Owl Town Road over Coosa Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOwl Town Road
CrossesCoosa Creek
Location3.6 MI SW of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.8315, -83.98701
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
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 traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic990 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owl Town Road over Coosa Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Town Road over Coosa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Owl Town Road over Coosa Creek carry?

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

How long is Owl Town Road over Coosa Creek?

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

Who owns Owl Town Road over Coosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.