US Bridges

SR 515 - US 76 (sb over Big Turniptown Creek

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300480

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 - US 76 (sb over Big Turniptown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 515 - US 76 (sb over Big Turniptown Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,610 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 515 - US 76 (sb
CrossesBig Turniptown Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of Ellijay
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72428, -84.43559
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (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 (sb over Big Turniptown Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 515 - US 76 (sb over Big Turniptown Creek 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 - US 76 (sb over Big Turniptown Creek carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.