US Bridges

I-16 over Reedy Branch Trib

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Register · Structure no. 000000003101050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 over Reedy Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-16 over Reedy Branch Trib 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,425 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesI-16
CrossesReedy Branch Trib
Location8 MI SE of Register
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28423, -81.78611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic28,425 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 over Reedy Branch Trib built?

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

What condition is I-16 over Reedy Branch Trib 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 over Reedy Branch Trib carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 over Reedy Branch Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-16 over Reedy Branch Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.