US Bridges

SR 206 over 17 Mile River

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 6 MI N of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900590

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 206 over 17 Mile River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 206 over 17 Mile River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 206
Crosses17 Mile River
LocationApp 6 MI N of Douglas
RouteState Highway 206
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58837, -82.92715
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 206 over 17 Mile River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 206 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 SR 206 over 17 Mile River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 206 over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 206 over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.