US Bridges

I-16 Wbl over SR 56 (us 221)

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 6.8 MI NE of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300480

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Wbl over SR 56 (us 221) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 Wbl over SR 56 (us 221) in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,125 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 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
CrossesSR 56 (us 221)
Location6.8 MI NE of Soperton
RouteInterstate 16
CountyTreutlen County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43536, -82.50054
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2024)
Projected traffic25,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$985,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 Wbl over SR 56 (us 221) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-16 Wbl over SR 56 (us 221) 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 SR 56 (us 221) carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 Wbl over SR 56 (us 221)?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 Wbl over SR 56 (us 221)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.