US Bridges

Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps

Fair

Union County, Georgia · In Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100270

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 8,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,805 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHaralson Mem. Dr.
CrossesSR 515 Blairsville Byps
LocationIn Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 2899
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87809, -83.9597
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,870 (2024)
Projected traffic11,805 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$955,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps carry?

About 8,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Haralson Mem. Dr. over SR 515 Blairsville Byps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.