US Bridges

SR 16 over Crooked Creek

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750450

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Crooked Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location6 MI E of Eatonton
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34424, -83.28671
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$674,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Crooked 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.