US Bridges

SR 206 over 17 Mile River

Fair

Coffee County, Georgia · App 12 MI N of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900740

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 206 over 17 Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 206 over 17 Mile River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 206
Crosses17 Mile River
LocationApp 12 MI N of Douglas
RouteState Highway 206
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65168, -83.01143
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 206 over 17 Mile River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 206 over 17 Mile River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 206 over 17 Mile River carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 206 over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 206 over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.