US Bridges

SR17 over Little Ogeechee River

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 10 Miles NW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005151160

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR17 over Little Ogeechee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR17 over Little Ogeechee River in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 20,682 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,655 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR17
CrossesLittle Ogeechee River
Location10 Miles NW of Savannah
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.10848, -81.32287
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,682 (2024)
Projected traffic5,655 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR17 over Little Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR17 over Little Ogeechee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR17 over Little Ogeechee River carry?

About 20,682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR17 over Little Ogeechee River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR17 over Little Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.