I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow
FairLaurens County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500780
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,220 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow 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 I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow carry?
About 25,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 (wbl) over Oconee River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.