US Bridges

SR 515 - US 76(SB) over CR 257

Good

Gilmer County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300520

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

About this bridge

SR 515 - US 76(SB) over CR 257 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 - US 76(SB) over CR 257 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,610 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 515 - US 76(SB)
CrossesCR 257
Location8.5 MI NE of Ellijay
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78587, -84.38764
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 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
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 - US 76(SB) over CR 257 built?

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

What condition is SR 515 - US 76(SB) over CR 257 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 CR 257 carry?

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

How long is SR 515 - US 76(SB) over CR 257?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 - US 76(SB) over CR 257?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.