US Bridges

Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76)

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011100270

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Ridge Road
CrossesSR 515 (us 76)
Location0.5 MI N of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87499, -84.31239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76) built?

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

What condition is Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76) carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76)?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Ridge Road over SR 515 (us 76)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.