US Bridges

SR 515 over Polecat Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Tate · Structure no. 000000022700010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 over Polecat Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 515 over Polecat Branch in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,855 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 515
CrossesPolecat Branch
Location2 MI SW of Tate
RouteState Highway 515
CountyPickens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39659, -84.41189
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2024)
Projected traffic33,855 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 over Polecat Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 515 over Polecat Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 515 over Polecat Branch carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 over Polecat Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 515 over Polecat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.