US Bridges

US 19- US 129 over Nottley River

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 5.8 MI S of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- US 129 over Nottley River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19- US 129 over Nottley River in Union 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 5,790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 19- US 129
CrossesNottley River
Location5.8 MI S of Blairsville
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.80809, -83.90064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,790 (2024)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- US 129 over Nottley River built?

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

What condition is US 19- US 129 over Nottley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 19- US 129 over Nottley River carry?

About 5,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 19- US 129 over Nottley River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 19- US 129 over Nottley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.