US Bridges

I-16 (ebl) over Oconee River

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500790

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,093 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 (ebl) over Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 (ebl) over Oconee River 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 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,220 by 2032. The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 (ebl)
CrossesOconee River
Location5 MI S of Dublin
RouteInterstate 16
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48005, -82.85869
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,093 ft (333.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2024)
Projected traffic29,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 (ebl) over Oconee River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-16 (ebl) over Oconee River 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 Oconee River carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 (ebl) over Oconee River?

The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 (ebl) over Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.