SR 116 over Palmetto Creek
GoodHarris County, Georgia · 1.4 MI E of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550660
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 116 over Palmetto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 116 over Palmetto Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 116 over Palmetto Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 116 over Palmetto 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 116 over Palmetto Creek carry?
About 4,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 116 over Palmetto Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 116 over Palmetto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.