SR 515 (sbl) over Talona Creek
GoodPickens County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700320
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 336 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 515 (sbl) over Talona Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 515 (sbl) over Talona 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,735 by 2032. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 515 (sbl) over Talona Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 515 (sbl) over Talona 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 (sbl) over Talona Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 515 (sbl) over Talona Creek?
The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 515 (sbl) over Talona Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.