US Bridges

Curtis Vickers RD over 17 Mile River

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Ambrose · Structure no. 000000006950040

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Vickers RD over 17 Mile River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Curtis Vickers RD over 17 Mile River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCurtis Vickers RD
Crosses17 Mile River
Location2 MI N of Ambrose
RouteCounty Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.62415, -83.00805
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtis Vickers RD over 17 Mile River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Curtis Vickers RD 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 Curtis Vickers RD over 17 Mile River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Vickers RD over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Vickers RD over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.