US Bridges

Canoochee Road over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SW of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300410

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canoochee Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canoochee Road 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCanoochee Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location4.2 MI SW of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 1977
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37419, -82.12935
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canoochee Road over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is Canoochee Road over I-16 (sr 404) 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 Canoochee Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canoochee Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Canoochee Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.