US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned)

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NW of Oak Park · Structure no. 000000010700670

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned) 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 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesCSX Railroad (abandoned)
Location3.4 MI NW of Oak Park
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40821, -82.32636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2024)
Projected traffic25,140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$897,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned) 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 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned) carry?

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

How long is I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.