SR 56 over Mill Creek
GoodBurke County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NE of Midville · Structure no. 000000003350560
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Mill Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.