US Bridges

SR 16 Ebl over Cabin Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500290

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 Ebl over Cabin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 16 Ebl over Cabin Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,165 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16 Ebl
CrossesCabin Creek
Location6 MI E of Griffin
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25125, -84.14639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 Ebl over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 Ebl over Cabin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 Ebl over Cabin Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 Ebl over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 Ebl over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.