US Bridges

SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Reynolds · Structure no. 000000026900390

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,455 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 96 Wbl
CrossesBeechwood Swamp
Location3 MI E of Reynolds
RouteState Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55031, -84.04736
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2024)
Projected traffic10,455 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 Wbl over Beechwood Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.