US Bridges

SR 116 over Bethel Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 5 Miles NE of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550650

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Bethel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 116 over Bethel 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 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 116
CrossesBethel Creek
Location5 Miles NE of Hamilton
RouteState Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79158, -84.77347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic1,290 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 116 over Bethel Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 116 over Bethel 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 Bethel Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Bethel Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 over Bethel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.