US Bridges

SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011100090

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,050 by 2032. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 515 -Us 76 - (s
CrossesToccoa River
Location2.5 MI NE of Blue Ridge
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88924, -84.28698
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic28,050 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 -Us 76 - (s over Toccoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.