US Bridges

SR 76 over New River

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 6.6 MI NE of Adel · Structure no. 000000007500140

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over New River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 76 over New River in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,105 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 76
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 6.6 MI NE of Adel
RouteState Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1775, -83.32196
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,105 by 2032
Trucks11%
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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over New River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over New River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 76 over New River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over New River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 76 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.