US Bridges

Blue Spring Ch RD over I-16 (sr 404)

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 11 MI SE of East Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500460

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Spring Ch RD over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Spring Ch RD over I-16 (sr 404) in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlue Spring Ch RD
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location11 MI SE of East Dublin
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44308, -82.72572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic45 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 Blue Spring Ch RD over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Spring Ch RD 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 Blue Spring Ch RD over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Spring Ch RD over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Spring Ch RD over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.