US Bridges

SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404)

Fair

Candler County, Georgia · 1.6 MI S of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300040

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404) in Candler 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,940 by 2031. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 23
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location1.6 MI S of Metter
RouteState Highway 23
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37431, -82.06673
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2024)
Projected traffic11,940 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.