US Bridges

Thairdell Road over I-16 (sr 404)

GoodPosted for load

Laurens County, Georgia · 12.4 MI SE of E Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500420

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thairdell Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thairdell Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThairdell Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location12.4 MI SE of E Dublin
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43599, -82.70655
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Thairdell Road over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is Thairdell Road 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 Thairdell Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thairdell Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Thairdell Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.