Old Bald Mtn. Road over Nottely River
FairUnion County, Georgia · 7.1 MI SW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150510
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bald Mtn. Road over Nottely River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bald Mtn. Road over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bald Mtn. Road over Nottely River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Old Bald Mtn. 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 Old Bald Mtn. Road over Nottely River carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Bald Mtn. Road over Nottely River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bald Mtn. Road over Nottely River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.