Once the Town of Five Forks

Asphalt Paving in Colbert, GA

A small town on SR 72, twelve miles from Athens, ringed by farmland.

Free on-site estimates
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 Colbert

Asphalt paving in Colbert serves a small Madison County town with a history at the crossroads. Colbert was first incorporated in 1899 as the Town of Five Forks and renamed in 1909 for early settler James Fletcher Colbert. Its old depot now serves as City Hall. The town had 630 residents in 2020 on about one square mile, and State Route 72 runs through it, 12 miles to Athens and 5 miles to Comer, with Danielsville 7 miles north.

Creeks and runoff

Mill Shoal Creek drains Colbert to the south and tributaries of Brush Creek drain it to the north, both heading to the South Fork of the Broad River. Wet-weather drainage across a driveway can undercut asphalt within a season if it is not planned for. We look at where water crosses each property and add a pipe, a swale or a reinforced edge where needed.

Driveways on the state route

Homes and businesses along SR 72 connect to a state highway, so changes to the connection need a GDOT permit through the district area office. Driveways on county roads go through Madison County, and city streets through the City of Colbert. We identify the right office before scheduling.

Why rural edges fail

Asphalt is strong in compression but weak at an unsupported edge. On a country drive, the edge is where tires drop off, where mowers scrape and where runoff cuts under. A thickened or tapered edge, compacted well and backfilled with soil that is then seeded, holds up much longer than a sharp edge left hanging. We build edges that way as standard on rural drives.

Small-town festivals and lots

Colbert is known locally for its Independence Day parade, and church and civic lots in town see big crowds a few times a year. Lots that see occasional heavy use still need clear striping and sound surfaces. We patch, seal and restripe small lots.

Typical Colbert projects

Gravel-to-asphalt conversions on long rural drives
Replacement of older, thin in-town driveways
Repair of washed-out edges
Sealcoating and crack sealing
Small church and business lots

Call (706) 710-3251 for a free estimate in Colbert.

Get a Free Estimate

Colbert Facts

Five Forks to Colbert. Colbert was incorporated in 1899 as the Town of Five Forks and renamed in 1909 after early settler James Fletcher Colbert; the old depot is now City Hall.
On SR 72. State Route 72 runs through the city, 12 miles southwest to Athens and 5 miles northeast to Comer; Danielsville is 7 miles north.
Creeks. Mill Shoal Creek drains the city to the south and tributaries of Brush Creek to the north, both flowing to the South Fork of the Broad River.

Our Services in Colbert, GA

Colbert Questions

Can you fix my driveway where the creek crosses it?

Yes. We look at whether a pipe, a swale or a reinforced section is the right fix, and repair the asphalt with it.

Do you pave rural lanes in Colbert?

Yes, often in phases for long lanes.

Who handles permits on SR 72?

GDOT, through its district area office.

Why does my driveway edge keep breaking off?

Usually it is unsupported. We rebuild the edge with a taper, compact it and backfill with soil so it is held in place.

Can you restripe a church lot before an event?

Yes, if the schedule allows time for the paint to dry. Let us know the date when you call.

Free Estimates in Colbert, GA

Free estimates in Colbert.

Call (706) 710-3251 Free Estimate