US Bridges

US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404)

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500310

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404) in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,350 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS 319/ SR 31
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location4 MI S of Dublin
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4878, -82.93522
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,431 (2024)
Projected traffic16,350 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 9,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 319/ SR 31 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.