US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over Jacks Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.2 MI S of Stillmore · Structure no. 000000010700710

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over Jacks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Ebl over Jacks Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,920 by 2032. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesJacks Creek
Location4.2 MI S of Stillmore
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3832, -82.24233
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,920 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Ebl over Jacks 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 Ebl over Jacks Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Ebl over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.