US Bridges

Nopone Road over East Fork Little River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SW of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013950090

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nopone Road over East Fork Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Nopone Road over East Fork Little River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNopone Road
CrossesEast Fork Little River
Location5.2 MI SW of Clermont
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40456, -83.79681
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nopone Road over East Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nopone Road over East Fork Little River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nopone Road over East Fork Little River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nopone Road over East Fork Little River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nopone Road over East Fork Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.