US Bridges

SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 2.1 MI SE of Montrose · Structure no. 000000017500160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404) in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSR 26
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location2.1 MI SE of Montrose
RouteState Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.535, -83.13094
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,555 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.