SR 56 over Rocky Creek
FairBurke County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300260
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over Rocky Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is SR 56 over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.