US Bridges

SR 16 over Little River Trib

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 1.45 MI W of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700230

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Little River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Little River Trib in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesLittle River Trib
Location1.45 MI W of Eatonton
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31947, -83.40974
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Little River Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Little River Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Little River Trib carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Little River Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Little River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.