US Bridges

Aska Road over Noontootla Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 9.5 MI SE of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011100290

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
304 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aska Road over Noontootla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Aska Road over Noontootla Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAska Road
CrossesNoontootla Creek
Location9.5 MI SE of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 810
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75475, -84.229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aska Road over Noontootla Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aska Road over Noontootla 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Aska Road over Noontootla Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Aska Road over Noontootla Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Aska Road over Noontootla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.