US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over CR 49

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SE of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300280

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over CR 49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over CR 49 in Candler 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,795 by 2031. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesCR 49
Location7.5 MI SE of Metter
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.33782, -81.95282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2024)
Projected traffic27,795 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$944,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over CR 49 built?

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

What condition is I-16 Ebl over CR 49 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 Ebl over CR 49 carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over CR 49?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over CR 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.