I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek
GoodLaurens County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Dudley · Structure no. 000000017500720
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,185 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek 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 I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek carry?
About 26,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 (ebl) over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.