US Bridges

SR 16 over I-85

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 3.3 MI S of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over I-85 in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,085 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesI-85
Location3.3 MI S of Newnan
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.33078, -84.77182
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic11,085 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over I-85 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 16 over I-85 carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over I-85?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.