SR 196 over Baker Swamp
GoodLiberty County, Georgia · 4 Miles SE of Flemington · Structure no. 000000017950120
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 277 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 196 over Baker Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 196 over Baker Swamp in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,260 by 2032. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 196 over Baker Swamp built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 196 over Baker Swamp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 196 over Baker Swamp carry?
About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 196 over Baker Swamp?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 196 over Baker Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.