US Bridges

SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19)

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · In Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550650

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19) in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,290 by 2031. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesSR 3 (us 19)
LocationIn Griffin
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24735, -84.29642
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,290 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$31.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19) 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 over SR 3 (us 19) carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19)?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over SR 3 (us 19)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.