US Bridges

Hawk Road over I-16 (sr 404)

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SW of Stillmore · Structure no. 000000010700580

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawk Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawk Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesHawk Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location4.7 MI SW of Stillmore
RouteCounty Highway 466
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38785, -82.26791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawk Road over I-16 (sr 404) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.