US Bridges

US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile River

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 4 MI N of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900040

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 441 / SR 31
Crosses17 Mile River
LocationApp 4 MI N of Douglas
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56545, -82.85047
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2024)
Projected traffic8,655 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile River carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 / SR 31 over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.