US Bridges

I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 1.9 Miles W of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900320

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,360 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Wbl
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location1.9 Miles W of Meldrim
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13952, -81.40936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

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

How long is I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Wbl over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.