SR 196 over Baker Swamp
Liberty County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 196 over Baker Swamp in Liberty County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,570 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 63 of the 95 inventoried bridges in Liberty County rated good (66.3%); 1 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 276 ft |
| Location | 4 Miles SE of Flemington |
| NBI structure number | 000000017950120 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Liberty County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 (nbl) over Jones Creek | 1974 | 65,400 | Good |
| I-95 (nbl) over Tidal Canal | 1974 | 65,400 | Good |
| I-95 (nbl) over Jerico River | 1974 | 65,400 | Good |
| I-95 (sbl) over Jones Creek | 1974 | 63,100 | Good |
| I-95 (sbl) over Tidal Canal | 1974 | 63,100 | Fair |
| I-95 (sbl) over Jerico River | 1974 | 63,100 | Good |
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