US Bridges

Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River

Good

Union County, Georgia · 1.8 Mi. NW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150530

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPat Colewell Road
CrossesNottely River
Location1.8 Mi. NW of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88626, -83.99041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pat Colewell Road over Nottely River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.