US Bridges

SR 177 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · To Stephen C Foster ST Pk · Structure no. 000000006550660

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
207 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 177 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 177 over Sweetwater Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 177
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationTo Stephen C Foster ST Pk
RouteState Highway 177
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.7159, -82.49589
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 177 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 177 over Sweetwater 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 177 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 177 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 177 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.