US Bridges

SR 56 over Rocky Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 9 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500340

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over Rocky 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,885 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesRocky Creek
Location9 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42287, -82.00647
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic15,885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$895,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.