US Bridges

SR 257 over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550930

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over I-16 (sr 404) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over I-16 (sr 404) in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,615 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesSR 257
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location5 MI SW of Dublin
RouteState Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49719, -82.97876
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2024)
Projected traffic12,615 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 257 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 257 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.