US Bridges

Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (sr 404)

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 6.1 MI SE of Register · Structure no. 000000003100520

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSinkhole Road
CrossesI-16 Ebl (sr 404)
Location6.1 MI SE of Register
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29514, -81.82056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (sr 404) carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (sr 404)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sinkhole Road over I-16 Ebl (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.