SR 56 over Buckhead Creek
GoodBurke County, Georgia · 10 MI SW of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300240
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Buckhead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over Buckhead 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Buckhead Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.