US Bridges

SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700290

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136 in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,970 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 515 (sbl)
CrossesSR 136
Location1 MI NW of Talking Rock
RouteState Highway 515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51533, -84.51926
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,970 by 2032
Trucks10%
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$586,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 515 (sbl) over SR 136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.