US Bridges

SR 278 over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 1 MI SW of Montrose · Structure no. 000000017500610

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 278 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 278 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSR 278
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location1 MI SW of Montrose
RouteState Highway 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55217, -83.17701
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 SR 278 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is SR 278 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 278 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 278 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 278 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.