SR 196 over Beards Creek
GoodTattnall County, Georgia · 5 Mis of Gleenville · Structure no. 000000026750310
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 355 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,660
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 196 over Beards Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 196 over Beards Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2031. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 196 over Beards Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 196 over Beards 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 196 over Beards Creek carry?
About 4,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 196 over Beards Creek?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 196 over Beards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.