US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1)

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 2.8 MI N of Oak Park · Structure no. 000000010700690

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

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1) 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesSR 4 (us 1)
Location2.8 MI N of Oak Park
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40082, -82.30755
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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
CrossesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1) built?

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

What condition is I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1) 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 SR 4 (us 1) carry?

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

How long is I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (us 1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.