US Bridges

Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404)

GoodPosted for load

Bryan County, Georgia · 3.4 Miles W of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesGroover Hill Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location3.4 Miles W of Meldrim
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15961, -81.43291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Groover Hill Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.