SR 56 over Butler Creek
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500320
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Butler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over Butler Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 66 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,435 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is SR 56 over Butler 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Butler Creek carry?
About 30,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Butler Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.