US Bridges

Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Register · Structure no. 000000003100880

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (sr 404) 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2031. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKennedy Bridge RD
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location3.5 MI S of Register
RouteCounty Highway 1603
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32091, -81.91683
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (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 Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Bridge RD over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.