SR 16 over Rooty Creek
GoodPutnam County, Georgia · 0.8 MI E of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750470
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,080
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Rooty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Rooty Creek 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 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,845 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Rooty Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Rooty 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 Rooty Creek carry?
About 9,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Rooty Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Rooty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.