US Bridges

SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1

Good

Twiggs County, Georgia · 0.27 Miles NW of Tarversv · Structure no. 000000028950120

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1 in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,350 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 96 (wbl)
CrossesBear Crossing 1
Location0.27 Miles NW of Tarversv
RouteState Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54218, -83.44387
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2024)
Projected traffic14,350 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1 built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1 carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 (wbl) over Bear Crossing 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.