US Bridges

SR 96 over Nakomis Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 10 Mi. S of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007950350

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
993 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Nakomis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 over Nakomis Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,430 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,925 by 2031. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 96
CrossesNakomis Creek
Location10 Mi. S of Roberta
RouteState Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54598, -83.99828
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 above top of footing
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,430 (2024)
Projected traffic8,925 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$5.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 over Nakomis Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 over Nakomis 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Nakomis Creek carry?

About 7,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Nakomis Creek?

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over Nakomis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.