SR 56 over Brier Creek
GoodBurke County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300590
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Brier Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,215 by 2031. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Brier Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Brier 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 Brier Creek carry?
About 5,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Brier Creek?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Brier Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.