US Bridges

SR 16 over Short Creek

Good

Warren County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SW of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030150430

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Short Creek in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesShort Creek
Location6.5 MI SW of Warrenton
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.33091, -82.72772
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Short Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Short 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Short Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Short Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.