US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Macon · Structure no. 000000002101250

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
514 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
38,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,780 by 2032. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesGa Central Rr-Boggy Brch
Location1.5 MI E of Macon
RouteInterstate 16
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.82481, -83.59862
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,700 (2024)
Projected traffic66,780 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch carry?

About 38,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over Ga Central Rr-Boggy Brch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.