US Bridges

I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Oak Park · Structure no. 000000010700660

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,140 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16
CrossesYam Grandy Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Oak Park
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40813, -82.33019
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2024)
Projected traffic25,140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek built?

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

What condition is I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek 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 over Yam Grandy Creek carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.