US Bridges

SR 16 over Oconee River&lake Sinc

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 14 MI E of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750460

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,213 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Oconee River&lake Sinc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Oconee River&lake Sinc in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2031. The structure is 1,213 ft (369.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesOconee River&lake Sinc
Location14 MI E of Eatonton
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.33495, -83.14419
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,213 ft (369.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$7.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Oconee River&lake Sinc built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Oconee River&lake Sinc 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 Oconee River&lake Sinc carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Oconee River&lake Sinc?

The structure is 1,213 ft (369.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Oconee River&lake Sinc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.