US Bridges

Old River Road over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 15 MI S of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010350520

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,715 by 2031. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location15 MI S of Guyton
RouteCounty Highway 1868
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12487, -81.38713
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2024)
Projected traffic5,715 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$24.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.