Owltown Road over Nottely River
FairUnion County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150240
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owltown Road over Nottely River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owltown Road over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Owltown Road over Nottely River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Owltown Road 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 Owltown Road over Nottely River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Owltown Road 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 32 ft wide.
Who owns Owltown Road over Nottely River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.