US Bridges

SR 76 over Little River

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Barney · Structure no. 000000002700590

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 76 over Little River in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2031. The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 76
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 2 MI N of Barney
RouteState Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03957, -83.49337
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,340 ft (408.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2024)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$7.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Little River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over Little River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Little River carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Little River?

The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 76 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.