US Bridges

SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee CR O/F

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 5.4 MI N of Modoc · Structure no. 000000010700960

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee CR O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee CR O/F 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesS Prong Canoochee CR O/F
Location5.4 MI N of Modoc
RouteState Highway 56
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.67341, -82.30608
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee CR O/F built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee CR O/F 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 CR O/F carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee CR O/F?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over S Prong Canoochee CR O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.