US Bridges

SR16 over Two Mile Creek

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150600

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

About this bridge

SR16 over Two Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR16 over Two Mile Creek 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR16
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Sparta
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28807, -82.94663
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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$13.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR16 over Two Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR16 over Two Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR16 over Two Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is SR16 over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR16 over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.