SR 16 over Little River
GoodPutnam County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700250
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 470 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Little River in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2031. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Little River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Little River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Little River carry?
About 4,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Little River?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.