US Bridges

SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 8.6 MI NW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150610

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesLittle Shoulderbone CR
Location8.6 MI NW of Sparta
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34564, -83.09935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$18 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Little Shoulderbone CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.