US Bridges

Cool Springs Road over I-16 (sr 404)

Fair

Twiggs County, Georgia · 2.2 MI SW of Danville · Structure no. 000000028900370

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs Road over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool Springs Road over I-16 (sr 404) in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCool Springs Road
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location2.2 MI SW of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 1471
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5833, -83.2787
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cool Springs Road over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs 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 Cool Springs Road over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.