SR 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow
FairTwiggs County, Georgia · 5.2 MI W of Tarversville · Structure no. 000000028900170
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow is a concrete slab carrying SR 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,530 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 96 over Ocmulgee River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.