US Bridges

Town Crk School RD over Nottely River

FairPosted for load

Union County, Georgia · 7.4 MI S of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100180

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Crk School RD over Nottely River is a concrete tee beam carrying Town Crk School RD over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Crk School RD
CrossesNottely River
Location7.4 MI S of Blairsville
RouteState Highway 180
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79469, -83.89055
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Town Crk School RD over Nottely River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Crk School RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Town Crk School RD over Nottely River carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Crk School RD over Nottely River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Town Crk School RD over Nottely River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.