US Bridges

SR 16 Wbl over Cabin Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550520

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 Wbl over Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 Wbl over Cabin Creek in Spalding 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 8,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,165 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16 Wbl
CrossesCabin Creek
Location6 MI E of Griffin
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25142, -84.14653
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,110 (2024)
Projected traffic12,165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 Wbl over Cabin Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 16 Wbl 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 Wbl over Cabin Creek carry?

About 8,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 Wbl over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 Wbl over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.