US Bridges

I-16 Wbl over Pendleton Creek

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300460

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Wbl over Pendleton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-16 Wbl over Pendleton Creek 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,795 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Wbl
CrossesPendleton Creek
Location5.5 MI NE of Soperton
RouteInterstate 16
CountyTreutlen County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43194, -82.51852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Wbl over Pendleton Creek built?

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

What condition is I-16 Wbl over Pendleton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-16 Wbl over Pendleton Creek carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Wbl over Pendleton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Wbl over Pendleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.