US Bridges

Midway Church Road over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300220

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Church Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway Church Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMidway Church Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location3 MI N of Soperton
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43255, -82.5894
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Church Road over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Church 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Church Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway Church Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Church Road over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.