Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River
FairUnion County, Georgia · 1.4 MI SW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100050
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 92 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge HWY over Nottely River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.