US Bridges

SR 515 over Talking Rock Creek

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 515 over Talking Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 515 over Talking Rock Creek 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,735 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 515
CrossesTalking Rock Creek
Location1 MI NW of Talking Rock
RouteState Highway 515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51832, -84.51878
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2024)
Projected traffic21,735 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 515 over Talking Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 515 over Talking Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 515 over Talking Rock Creek carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 515 over Talking Rock Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 515 over Talking Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.