US Bridges

I-16 Ramp Wbl over Pendleton Creek Trib.

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300510

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 Ramp Wbl over Pendleton Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying I-16 Ramp Wbl over Pendleton Creek Trib. 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-16 Ramp Wbl
CrossesPendleton Creek Trib.
Location6.2 MI NE of Soperton
RouteInterstate 16
CountyTreutlen County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4362, -82.50136
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
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-16 Ramp Wbl 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 Ramp Wbl over Pendleton Creek Trib. carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns I-16 Ramp Wbl over Pendleton Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.