I-16 (wbl) over CR 71
FairTwiggs County, Georgia · 3.6 MI N of Bullard · Structure no. 000000028900240
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-16 (wbl) over CR 71 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-16 (wbl) 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,375 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-16 (wbl) over CR 71 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-16 (wbl) 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 (wbl) over CR 71 carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-16 (wbl) over CR 71?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-16 (wbl) over CR 71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.