US Bridges

Spiva Cove Road over Nottely River

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 10.3 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150450

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spiva Cove Road over Nottely River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spiva Cove Road over Nottely 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpiva Cove Road
CrossesNottely River
Location10.3 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 428
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7699, -83.88465
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spiva Cove Road over Nottely River built?

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

What condition is Spiva Cove 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 Spiva Cove Road over Nottely River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spiva Cove Road over Nottely River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Spiva Cove Road over Nottely River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.