US Bridges

SR 116 over Sparks Creeks

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 1.5 MI Wsw of Shiloh · Structure no. 000000014500670

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Sparks Creeks is a concrete culvert carrying SR 116 over Sparks Creeks in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 116
CrossesSparks Creeks
Location1.5 MI Wsw of Shiloh
RouteState Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79943, -84.71511
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2024)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 116 over Sparks Creeks built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 116 over Sparks Creeks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 116 over Sparks Creeks carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Sparks Creeks?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 116 over Sparks Creeks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.