US Bridges

SR 56 over Taylor Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Uvalda · Structure no. 000000020900060

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Taylor Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 over Taylor Branch in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesTaylor Branch
Location1 MI E of Uvalda
RouteState Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02608, -82.48127
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2024)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Taylor Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Taylor Branch carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.