US Bridges

Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404)

GoodPosted for load

Laurens County, Georgia · 9.3 MI SE of East Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500890

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMinter Tweed Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location9.3 MI SE of East Dublin
RouteCounty Highway 531
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45404, -82.75701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404) 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 Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minter Tweed Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.