US Bridges

I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib.

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300430

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib. 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,795 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Ebl
CrossesPendleton Creek Trib.
Location5 MI NE of Soperton
RouteInterstate 16
CountyTreutlen County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4282, -82.56524
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2024)
Projected traffic24,795 by 2032
Trucks25%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib. carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-16 Ebl over Pendleton Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.