I-16 over Dry Branch Creek
FairTwiggs County, Georgia · 1.4 MI SE of Huber · Structure no. 000000028900220
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-16 over Dry Branch Creek in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,225 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-16 over Dry Branch Creek 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 I-16 over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns I-16 over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.