SR 515 - US 76 (NB
Carrying SR 515 - US 76 (NB over ELLIJAY RIVER TRIB.
4.6 MI NE OF ELLIJAY, Gilmer, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 515 - US 76 (NB
The SR 515 - US 76 (NB bridge in Gilmer, Georgia carries SR 515 - US 76 (NB over ELLIJAY RIVER TRIB.. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 515 - US 76 (NB compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000012300110
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 515 - US 76 (NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 515 - US 76 (NB against other structures in Gilmer and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 515 - US 76 (NB?
SR 515 - US 76 (NB in Gilmer, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 515 - US 76 (NB inspected?
SR 515 - US 76 (NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 515 - US 76 (NB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 515 - US 76 (NB?
SR 515 - US 76 (NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 515 - US 76 (NB?
SR 515 - US 76 (NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 515 - US 76 (NB and does age affect safety?
SR 515 - US 76 (NB was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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