SR 56 over Rocky Creek
GoodToombs County, Georgia · 13 MI SE of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950270
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 56 over Rocky Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Rocky 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.