US Bridges

SR 16 over Ogeechee River

Poor

Hancock County, Georgia · 11.3 MI E of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100100

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
414 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Ogeechee River in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2032. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesOgeechee River
Location11.3 MI E of Sparta
RouteState Highway 16
CountyHancock County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29546, -82.78147
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Ogeechee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Ogeechee River carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.