US Bridges

I-16 Ebl Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · East Macon · Structure no. 000000002151130

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
738 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2036. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl Ramp
CrossesOcmuglee River Overflow
LocationEast Macon
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.84419, -83.62511
Functional classUrban 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 statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Ebl Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow 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 Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl Ramp over Ocmuglee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.