US Bridges

Griffin Ferry Road over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 9.3 MI SW of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300480

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Ferry Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Griffin Ferry 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2031. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin Ferry Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location9.3 MI SW of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 2926
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38169, -82.22097
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.