US Bridges

SR 116 over Bethlehem Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 6 Miles NE of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550640

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Bethlehem Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 116 over Bethlehem Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 116
CrossesBethlehem Creek
Location6 Miles NE of Hamilton
RouteState Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79577, -84.77903
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 116 over Bethlehem Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 116 over Bethlehem 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 116 over Bethlehem Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Bethlehem Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 over Bethlehem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.