US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek
Union County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek in Union County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 17,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 86 inventoried bridges in Union County rated fair (57.0%); 2 (2.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 352 ft |
| Location | 2 Mi W of Blairsville |
| NBI structure number | 000000029100320 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Union County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 76 Sbl- SR 2 over Coosa Creek | 1987 | 31,400 | Good |
| US 76 Sbl- SR 2 over Nottely River | 1986 | 31,400 | Good |
| US 76 Nbl- SR 2 over Nottely River | 1986 | 17,400 | Good |
| US 76- SR 2 over Butternutt Creek | 1987 | 17,400 | Fair |
| US 19- US 129 over Butternut Creek | 1992 | 13,600 | Good |
| US 76- SR 2 over Butternut Creek | 1926 | 13,200 | Fair |
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