US Bridges

SR 256 over Warrior Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · 5 Miles Southeast of Sylv · Structure no. 000000032100280

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Warrior Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 256 over Warrior Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 256
CrossesWarrior Creek
Location5 Miles Southeast of Sylv
RouteState Highway 256
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47538, -83.78439
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 256 over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Warrior 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 256 over Warrior Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.