US Bridges

I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In North Macon · Structure no. 000000002151050

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,005 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River in Bibb 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 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2036. The structure is 1,005 ft (306.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Wbl
CrossesOcmulgee River
LocationIn North Macon
RouteInterstate 16
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85529, -83.63595
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,005 ft (306.3 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2024)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$133.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 9,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 1,005 ft (306.3 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Wbl over Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.