US Bridges

SR 56 over Little Spirit Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 8.2 MI E of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550890

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Little Spirit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Little Spirit Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,305 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesLittle Spirit Creek
Location8.2 MI E of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.3144, -81.95473
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Little Spirit Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Little Spirit 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Little Spirit Creek carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Little Spirit Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Little Spirit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.