US Bridges

SR 17 over Bark Camp Creek

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Midville · Structure no. 000000003300550

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Bark Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Bark Camp Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesBark Camp Creek
Location4.5 MI E of Midville
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.82703, -82.15952
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Bark Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Bark Camp Creek 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 Bark Camp Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 17 over Bark Camp Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Bark Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.