Ten miles from Athens on US 78

Asphalt Paving in Arnoldsville, GA

Country homes and longer driveways in western Oglethorpe County.

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Itemized written quote: base depth and asphalt thickness spelled out
Permit questions for county roads and state routes sorted out before work is scheduled

Paving in Arnoldsville

Asphalt paving in Arnoldsville is almost all residential country work. Arnoldsville, first known as Cherokee Corner, was renamed Edwin in 1894 and then took its current name after N. D. Arnold bought the local store in 1896. It was not incorporated until 1969. The town has grown slowly and steadily, from 181 residents in 1970 to 431 in 2020, on about 1.7 square miles. US 78 passes just south of town, 10 miles to Athens and 4 miles to Crawford.

Converting gravel drives

Many Arnoldsville homes sit back from the road on gravel or dirt drives. On sloped ground, those drives rut and wash after storms. Converting to asphalt means checking the existing stone, regrading, crowning the surface so water runs off the sides, building the base where it is thin and paving. We support and backfill the edges so the asphalt does not break off into the ditch.

Planning for rain

Rural drives collect runoff from fields and woods, not just from the pavement. We look at where water enters and leaves the drive and add a pipe or a turnout where it is needed.

Choosing a width

Country drives do not need to be as wide as a suburban two-car driveway. A single lane of about 10 to 12 feet, with a wider turnaround or parking area near the house, often works well and saves money. GDOT's manual describes residential driveways at state routes as usually 14 to 16 feet wide, which is a good guide for the first stretch off US 78.

Thickness for your traffic

If the drive carries only cars, a standard residential section works. If it carries a camper, a boat trailer or delivery trucks, we build a heavier section. The quote states the base depth and asphalt thickness either way.

Utility locates

Before any digging or grading, we request Georgia 811 locates and ask you about private lines to wells, barns or outbuildings.

Road connections

Driveways that connect to US 78 need a GDOT permit for work in the state right-of-way. Those on county roads go through Oglethorpe County. We check which applies.

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Arnoldsville Facts

Three names. Originally Cherokee Corner, the town was renamed Edwin in 1894 and then Arnoldsville after N. D. Arnold bought the store in 1896; it was incorporated in 1969.
Slow, steady growth. The population grew from 181 in 1970 to 357 in 2010 and 431 in 2020.
Near US 78. US 78 passes just south of the city, 10 miles northwest to Athens and 4 miles east to Crawford.

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Arnoldsville Questions

Is my gravel drive a good candidate for asphalt?

Usually, if the grade works and drainage can be controlled. We check both at the estimate.

Do I need a permit?

If the work reaches the US 78 right-of-way, yes, from GDOT. Work on your property alone generally does not.

How long does a conversion take?

Most take a few days, depending on length and base work.

How wide should a country driveway be?

A single lane of about 10 to 12 feet often works, widening near the house and at the road connection.

Do you check for buried lines?

Yes. We request Georgia 811 locates and ask about private lines before digging.

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