US Bridges

SR 16 over Ag USA RR

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150580

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Ag USA RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Ag USA RR in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesAg USA RR
Location2.7 MI E of Sparta
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29316, -82.93248
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2024)
Projected traffic2,029 by 2029
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Ag USA RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Ag USA RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Ag USA RR carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Ag USA RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Ag USA RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.