US Bridges

I-16 over Mill Branch

Fair

Candler County, Georgia · Metter - Southside · Structure no. 000000004300230

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-16 over Mill Branch 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 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-16
CrossesMill Branch
LocationMetter - Southside
RouteInterstate 16
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37394, -82.06431
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 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$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 over Mill Branch built?

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

What condition is I-16 over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-16 over Mill Branch carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-16 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.