SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River
Hancock County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 16 over Little Ogeechee River in Hancock County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 64 inventoried bridges in Hancock County rated good (76.6%); 6 (9.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 134 ft |
| Location | 3.4 Mi E of Sparta |
| NBI structure number | 000000014150590 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hancock County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M) | 1948 | 5,770 | Fair |
| SR 22 over Buffalo Creek Trib | 1931 | 4,330 | Good |
| SR 15 over Whitten Creek | 1998 | 1,980 | Good |
| SR 15 over Copeland Creek | 1998 | 1,980 | Good |
| SR 15 over Beaverdam Creek | 1927 | 1,820 | Good |
| SR 15 over Neal Creek | 1927 | 1,820 | Good |
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