US Bridges

SR 56 Spur over Boggy Gut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Burke County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300300

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 Spur over Boggy Gut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 Spur over Boggy Gut Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 56 Spur
CrossesBoggy Gut Creek
Location13 MI NE of Waynesboro
RouteState Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.22553, -81.85699
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,160 (2024)
Projected traffic4,005 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 Spur over Boggy Gut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 56 Spur over Boggy Gut 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 Spur over Boggy Gut Creek carry?

About 7,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 Spur over Boggy Gut Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 Spur over Boggy Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.