US Bridges

SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 3.4 MI E of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150590

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesLittle Ogeechee River
Location3.4 MI E of Sparta
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29788, -82.92192
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2024)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2030
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$778.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River 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 Little Ogeechee River carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.