SR 56 over Eight Mile Creek
FairBurke County, Georgia · 10.2 MI SW of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300230
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over Eight Mile Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Eight 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 56 over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.