US Bridges

SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib.

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 14 MI SE of Dublin · Structure no. 000000027900180

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib. in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesRocky Creek Trib.
Location14 MI SE of Dublin
RouteState Highway 56
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07936, -82.26249
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 56 over Rocky Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.