SR 56 over Dry Branch
GoodBurke County, Georgia · 6.3 MI SW of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300250
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 over Dry Branch in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 99 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is SR 56 over Dry Branch 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 Dry Branch carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Dry Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 56 over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.