US Bridges

Fisher Field over Nottely River

Good

Union County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150680

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Field over Nottely River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Field over Nottely River in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFisher Field
CrossesNottely River
Location8.5 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 295
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76648, -83.8829
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Field over Nottely River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Field 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fisher Field over Nottely River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Field over Nottely River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Field over Nottely River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.