US Bridges

SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 4.6 Miles South of Cuthbe · Structure no. 000000024350350

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2031. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 216
CrossesCarter Creek/ CSX RR
Location4.6 Miles South of Cuthbe
RouteState Highway 216
CountyRandolph County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70333, -84.78584
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 216 over Carter Creek/ CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.