US Bridges

SR 56 over Ogeechee River O/F

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 5.2 MI NE of Summertown · Structure no. 000000010751400

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
576 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Ogeechee River O/F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Ogeechee River O/F in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2032. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesOgeechee River O/F
Location5.2 MI NE of Summertown
RouteState Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8108, -82.23648
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,670 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Ogeechee River O/F built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Ogeechee River 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 Ogeechee River O/F carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Ogeechee River O/F?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Ogeechee River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.