US Bridges

Pat Colewell RD over Youngcane Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 5.1 MI NW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150500

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat Colewell RD over Youngcane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pat Colewell RD over Youngcane Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPat Colewell RD
CrossesYoungcane Creek
Location5.1 MI NW of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89232, -84.04559
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat Colewell RD over Youngcane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pat Colewell RD over 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 Pat Colewell RD over Youngcane Creek carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pat Colewell RD over Youngcane Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pat Colewell RD over Youngcane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.