US Bridges

US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib

Fair

Towns County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Young Harris · Structure no. 000000028100010

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,135 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76- SR 515
CrossesBrasstown Creek Trib
Location1 MI S of Young Harris
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyTowns County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92044, -83.85531
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,135 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 76- SR 515 over Brasstown Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.