US Bridges

SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek

Good

Baker County, Georgia · 13 MI NW of Newton · Structure no. 000000000750180

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 216
CrossesIchawaynochaway Creek
Location13 MI NW of Newton
RouteState Highway 216
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.38276, -84.54635
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$71.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 216 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.