SR 325
Carrying SR 325 over NOTTELY DAM SPILLWAY
NOTTELY DAM, Union, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 325
The SR 325 bridge in Union, Georgia carries SR 325 over NOTTELY DAM SPILLWAY. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 128.6 meters (422 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,260 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 325 compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 128.6 m (422 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,260 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 29100325D01070N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 325 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 325 against other structures in Union and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 325?
SR 325 in Union, Georgia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 325 inspected?
SR 325's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,260 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 325 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 325?
SR 325 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 325?
SR 325 is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
How old is SR 325 and does age affect safety?
SR 325 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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