US Bridges

SR 56 over Ohoopee River

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 2MI W of Reidsville · Structure no. 000000026750360

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Ohoopee River in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2031. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesOhoopee River
Location2MI W of Reidsville
RouteState Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07724, -82.17651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Ohoopee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Ohoopee River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.