US Bridges

Newport Road over Noontootla Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fannin County, Georgia · 8.9 MI S of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport Road over Noontootla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Newport Road over Noontootla Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNewport Road
CrossesNoontootla Creek
Location8.9 MI S of Morganton
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.74729, -84.22619
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport Road over Noontootla Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport Road over Noontootla 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newport Road over Noontootla Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Newport Road over Noontootla Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Newport Road over Noontootla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.