I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River
GoodBibb County, Georgia · In North Macon · Structure no. 000000002150830
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,352 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 43,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,550 by 2036. The structure is 1,352 ft (412.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River carry?
About 43,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River?
The structure is 1,352 ft (412.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.