US Bridges

SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300090

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 97 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,610 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 515 - US 76 (nb
CrossesBig Turniptown Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of Ellijay
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72405, -84.43543
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2024)
Projected traffic20,610 by 2032
Trucks9%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 - US 76 (nb over Big Turniptown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.