US Bridges

SR 515 - US 76 (nb over CR 258- Rock Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300490

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 - US 76 (nb over CR 258- Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 - US 76 (nb over CR 258- Rock Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,610 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 41 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
CrossesCR 258- Rock Creek
Location8 MI NE of Ellijay
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77937, -84.39123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,610 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 CR 258- Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 515 - US 76 (nb over CR 258- Rock 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 CR 258- Rock Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 - US 76 (nb over CR 258- Rock Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 - US 76 (nb over CR 258- Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.