I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River
GoodEmanuel County, Georgia · 3.3 MI E of SR-297 (exit · Structure no. 000000010700650
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 780 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River 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 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,140 by 2032. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River carry?
About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River?
The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.