US Bridges

SR 16 over I-75

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550480

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over I-75 in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,275 by 2029. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesI-75
Location8 MI W of Jackson
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26149, -84.09534
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,275 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over I-75 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over I-75 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 I-75 carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over I-75?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.