SR 16 over Yellow Water Creek
GoodButts County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500270
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 16 over Yellow Water Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,905 by 2030. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Yellow Water Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Yellow Water 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Yellow Water Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Yellow Water Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Yellow Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.