US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over Ocmulgee River

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · North Macon · Structure no. 000000002150950

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,051 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over Ocmulgee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over Ocmulgee River in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,050 by 2036. The structure is 1,051 ft (320.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesOcmulgee River
LocationNorth Macon
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85385, -83.63565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,051 ft (320.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic40,050 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$140 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Ebl 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 Ebl over Ocmulgee River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 1,051 ft (320.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.