US Bridges

Nicholson Road over Nottely River

Good

Union County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150540

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholson Road over Nottely River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicholson 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNicholson Road
CrossesNottely River
Location4.7 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.82407, -83.90836
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$621,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicholson Road over Nottely River built?

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

What condition is Nicholson 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 Nicholson Road over Nottely River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nicholson Road over Nottely River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nicholson Road over Nottely River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.