US Bridges

SR 515 (us 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C)

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · Blue Ridge - Westside · Structure no. 000000011100160

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 (us 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 (us 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C) in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,755 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 515 (us 76)
CrossesCSX Railroad (340791C)
LocationBlue Ridge - Westside
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85207, -84.33694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2024)
Projected traffic19,755 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 (us 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 515 (us 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C) 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) over CSX Railroad (340791C) carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 (us 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 (us 76) over CSX Railroad (340791C)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.