I-16 Wbl over Fifteen Mile Creek
GoodCandler County, Georgia · 2.6 MI SE of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300250
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 Wbl over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 Wbl over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,540 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-16 Wbl over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 22,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-16 Wbl over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 Wbl over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.