US Bridges

I-16 (wbl) over Pughes Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 6.8 MI SE of East Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500860

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 (wbl) over Pughes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 (wbl) over Pughes Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,075 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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 (wbl)
CrossesPughes Creek
Location6.8 MI SE of East Dublin
RouteInterstate 16
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46828, -82.80325
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,800 (2024)
Projected traffic27,075 by 2032
Trucks22%
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$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 (wbl) over Pughes Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-16 (wbl) over Pughes 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 (wbl) over Pughes Creek carry?

About 24,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-16 (wbl) over Pughes Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 (wbl) over Pughes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.