US Bridges

CR 16 over Water Hole Creek

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Bellville · Structure no. 000000010950030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Water Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 over Water Hole Creek in Evans 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 16
CrossesWater Hole Creek
Location3 MI NW of Bellville
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19494, -81.99457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Water Hole Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 16 over Water Hole 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Water Hole Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Water Hole Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 16 over Water Hole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.