US Bridges

I-16 (ebl) over CR 71

Fair

Twiggs County, Georgia · 3.6 MI N of Bullard · Structure no. 000000028900230

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-16 (ebl) over CR 71 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 (ebl) over CR 71 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,375 by 2031. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-16 (ebl)
CrossesCR 71
Location3.6 MI N of Bullard
RouteInterstate 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68285, -83.48765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic30,375 by 2031
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-16 (ebl) over CR 71 built?

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

What condition is I-16 (ebl) over CR 71 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 (ebl) over CR 71 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-16 (ebl) over CR 71?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-16 (ebl) over CR 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.