US Bridges

SR 16 over Towaliga River

Fair

Butts County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500020

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
278 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Towaliga River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 16 over Towaliga River in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 102 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,425 by 2030. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesTowaliga River
Location6 MI W of Jackson
RouteState Highway 16
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26426, -84.07129
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,425 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 16 over Towaliga River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Towaliga River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Towaliga River?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.