US Bridges

SR 16 over White Oak Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 4.2 MI W of Turin · Structure no. 000000007700890

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over White Oak Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,955 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location4.2 MI W of Turin
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.33326, -84.71093
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,470 (2024)
Projected traffic8,955 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over White Oak 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 16 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 8,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.