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US 280 Wbl / SR 30 over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 5.5 Miles NW of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900140

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 Wbl / SR 30 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 Wbl / SR 30 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.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 280 Wbl / SR 30
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location5.5 Miles NW of Meldrim
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18129, -81.46023
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 Wbl / SR 30 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is US 280 Wbl / SR 30 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 US 280 Wbl / SR 30 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 280 Wbl / SR 30 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 Wbl / SR 30 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.