US Bridges

SR 16 over Murder Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Georgia · 7.2 MI E of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015900060

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Murder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Murder Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2031. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesMurder Creek
Location7.2 MI E of Monticello
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJasper County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30985, -83.55822
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 16 over Murder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Murder Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.