I-16 (wbl) over Mercer Creek
GoodLaurens County, Georgia · 12.7 MI SE of E Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500880
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 (wbl) over Mercer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 (wbl) over Mercer Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,075 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 (wbl) over Mercer Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I-16 (wbl) over Mercer 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 Mercer Creek carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-16 (wbl) over Mercer Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 (wbl) over Mercer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.