US Bridges

Hutson Road over Nottely River

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150480

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutson Road over Nottely River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hutson Road over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHutson Road
CrossesNottely River
Location4 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.82615, -83.92496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$604,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutson Road over Nottely River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutson 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 Hutson Road over Nottely River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Hutson Road over Nottely River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hutson Road over Nottely River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.