US Bridges

SR 16 over Flint River

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550730

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 16 over Flint River in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,510 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2032. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesFlint River
Location8 MI W of Griffin
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24429, -84.42857
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,510 (2024)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Flint River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Flint River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Flint River carry?

About 8,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Flint River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.