US Bridges

Lower Owltown RD over Nottely River

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 2.7 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150080

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Owltown RD over Nottely River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Owltown RD over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Owltown RD
CrossesNottely River
Location2.7 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84191, -83.93585
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Owltown RD over Nottely River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Owltown 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 Lower Owltown RD over Nottely River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Owltown RD over Nottely River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Owltown RD over Nottely River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.