US Bridges

SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Nashville · Structure no. 000000001900200

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F in Berrien 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 76
CrossesWithlacooche River O/F
Location2.5 MI SW of Nashville
RouteState Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19788, -83.27678
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F built?

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

What condition is SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 76 over Withlacooche River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.