US Bridges

M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · East Macon · Structure no. 000000002151170

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
665 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West 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.

It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2036. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM.L.King. Blvd
CrossesSR 87 Ramp to I-16 West
LocationEast Macon
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.84043, -83.61987
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2024)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$88.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West built?

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

What condition is M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West 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 M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns M.L.King. Blvd over SR 87 Ramp to I-16 West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.