US Bridges

SR 297 over I-16 (sr 404)

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Oak Park · Structure no. 000000010700600

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 297 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 297 over I-16 (sr 404) in Emanuel 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 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 297
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location6 MI NW of Oak Park
RouteState Highway 297
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41818, -82.39223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 297 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is SR 297 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 SR 297 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 297 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 297 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.