US Bridges

SR 338 over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of Dudley · Structure no. 000000017500680

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 338 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 338 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.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSR 338
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location1.7 MI S of Dudley
RouteState Highway 338
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52189, -83.09075
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2024)
Projected traffic4,005 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR 338 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

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

What condition is SR 338 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 338 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 338 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 338 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.