I-16 Wbl over Ash Branch
FairBulloch County, Georgia · 12 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100680
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 Wbl over Ash Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 Wbl 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 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 24,800 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 Wbl over Ash Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-16 Wbl over Ash Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over Ash Branch carry?
About 24,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 Wbl 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 Wbl over Ash Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.