US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over Ash Branch

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 12 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100670

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over Ash Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 Ebl over Ash Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 36,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,830 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesAsh Branch
Location12 MI SE of Brooklet
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.2263, -81.57061
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,200 (2024)
Projected traffic34,830 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over Ash Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Ebl over Ash Branch 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 Ash Branch carry?

About 36,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over Ash Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over Ash Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.