SR 56 over Alligator Creek
GoodToombs County, Georgia · 16 MI SW of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900130
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 over Alligator Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Alligator 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Alligator Creek carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.