US Bridges

SR 16 over Buck Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500250

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,506
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 16 over Buck Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 8,506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3 MI W of Carrollton
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59248, -85.12968
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,506 (2024)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Buck Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Buck Creek carry?

About 8,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.