US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over Ogeechee River

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 1.7 Miles W of Meldrim · Structure no. 000000002900330

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
634 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over Ogeechee River 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 5 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 35,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,360 by 2032. The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesOgeechee River
Location1.7 Miles W of Meldrim
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13763, -81.40697
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length634 ft (193.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,700 (2024)
Projected traffic39,360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$698,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over Ogeechee River built?

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

What condition is I-16 Ebl over Ogeechee River 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 Ebl over Ogeechee River carry?

About 35,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.