I-16 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch
GoodLaurens County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SE of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500820
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,220 by 2032. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-16 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch 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 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch carry?
About 24,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 (wbl) over Sandy Drain Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.