US Bridges

SR 76 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Nashville · Structure no. 000000001900240

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 76 over Five Mile Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 76
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location7.5 MI NE of Nashville
RouteState Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23781, -83.13048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over Five Mile Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 76 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.