US Bridges

SR 17 over Cs 726

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · In City of Midville · Structure no. 000000003300040

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Cs 726 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Cs 726 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesCs 726
LocationIn City of Midville
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBurke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81983, -82.23917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2024)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$932,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Cs 726 built?

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

What condition is SR 17 over Cs 726 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Cs 726 carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Cs 726?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Cs 726?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.