US Bridges

US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 1 Mile West of Richmond H · Structure no. 000000002950160

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,715 by 2032. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17 SB / SR 25 O
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 Mile West of Richmond H
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93714, -81.32001
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2024)
Projected traffic26,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SB / SR 25 O over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.