SR 56 over Spirit Creek
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 8.2 MI E of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550900
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Spirit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,040 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 105 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Spirit Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over 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 Spirit Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Spirit Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Spirit Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.