US Bridges

SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 3.7 MI E of Midville · Structure no. 000000003300020

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesOgeechee River Trib
Location3.7 MI E of Midville
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.82302, -82.17189
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 17 over Ogeechee River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.