US Bridges

SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011100120

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2032. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 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 - (n
CrossesHemptown Creek
Location4.5 MI E of Morganton
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88734, -84.16762
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2024)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 -Us 76 - (n over Hemptown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.