US Bridges

I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K)

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 2.2 Miles W of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900300

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K) 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,360 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Wbl
CrossesCSX Railroad (635924K)
Location2.2 Miles W of Meldrim
RouteInterstate 16
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14278, -81.41434
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2024)
Projected traffic39,360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K) built?

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

What condition is I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K) 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 I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K) carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K)?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Wbl over CSX Railroad (635924K)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.