US Bridges

SR 196 over Taylor Creek

Good

Long County, Georgia · 18 MI N of Ludowici · Structure no. 000000018300230

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 196 over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 196 over Taylor Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 196
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location18 MI N of Ludowici
RouteState Highway 196
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88089, -81.8236
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,370 (2024)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 196 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 196 over Taylor 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 196 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 3,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 196 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 196 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.