US Bridges

SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 3.9 MI S of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300440

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 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 (nbl)
CrossesCR 234- CSX Railroad
Location3.9 MI S of Ellijay
RouteState Highway 515
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.64042, -84.49861
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 (nbl) over CR 234- CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.