US Bridges

John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Georgia · 6.8 MI W of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150660

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,818 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJohn Abernathy Rd.
CrossesYoungcane Creek
Location6.8 MI W of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 482
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85399, -84.08052
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic4,818 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns John Abernathy Rd. over Youngcane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.