US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SW of Register · Structure no. 000000003100550

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,400 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location3.6 MI SW of Register
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32436, -81.92545
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2024)
Projected traffic29,400 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-16 Ebl over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.