US Bridges

Private Road over I-16 (sr 404)

Fair

Twiggs County, Georgia · 1.3 MI E of Huber · Structure no. 000000028900200

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPrivate Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location1.3 MI E of Huber
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71402, -83.52408
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Road over I-16 (sr 404) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.