US Bridges

SR 256 over Warrior Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Norman Park · Structure no. 000000007152320

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Warrior Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 256 over Warrior Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2031. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 256
CrossesWarrior Creek
Location2 MI N of Norman Park
RouteState Highway 256
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30667, -83.69381
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$59.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 256 over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Warrior 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Warrior Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.