US Bridges

SR 196 over Brickyard Branch

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Glennville · Structure no. 000000026700310

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 196 over Brickyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 196 over Brickyard Branch in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 196
CrossesBrickyard Branch
Location4.5 MI S of Glennville
RouteState Highway 196
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88931, -81.91882
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 196 over Brickyard Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 196 over Brickyard 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 196 over Brickyard Branch carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 196 over Brickyard Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SR 196 over Brickyard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.