US Bridges

US 19- US 129 over Ivy Log Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150600

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- US 129 over Ivy Log Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19- US 129 over Ivy Log Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19- US 129
CrossesIvy Log Creek
Location6 MI N of Blairsville
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93735, -84.03545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2024)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- US 129 over Ivy Log Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19- US 129 over Ivy Log 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 June 2023.

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

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 19- US 129 over Ivy Log Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 19- US 129 over Ivy Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.