US Bridges

SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway

Fair

Union County, Georgia · Nottely Dam · Structure no. 29100325D01070N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Tennessee Valley Authority

About this bridge

SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 325
CrossesNottely Dam Spillway
LocationNottely Dam
RouteState Highway 325
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96, -84.09
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTennessee Valley Authority
Maintained byTennessee Valley Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 325 over Nottely Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.