SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee Creek
GoodEmanuel County, Georgia · 0.6 MI N of Modoc · Structure no. 000000010700950
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 S Prong Canoochee Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee Creek carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.