US Bridges

Olive Branch Road over I-16 (sr 404)

GoodPosted for load

Bryan County, Georgia · 9.1 Miles NE of Pembroke · Structure no. 000000002900020

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Branch Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Branch Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOlive Branch Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location9.1 Miles NE of Pembroke
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.20274, -81.48848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Branch Road over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Olive Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Olive Branch Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive Branch Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Branch Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.