US Bridges

SR16 over Rocky Comfort Creek

Good

Warren County, Georgia · 2.5 Miles SW of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030150440

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR16 over Rocky Comfort Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR16 over Rocky Comfort 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 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR16
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location2.5 Miles SW of Warrenton
RouteState Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37882, -82.68847
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2024)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR16 over Rocky Comfort Creek built?

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

What condition is SR16 over Rocky Comfort 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 SR16 over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR16 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR16 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.