US Bridges

C.A. Veal Road over 17 Mile River

Fair

Coffee County, Georgia · 2.9 MI N of Ambrose · Structure no. 000000006950230

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.A. Veal Road over 17 Mile River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C.A. Veal Road 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.A. Veal Road
Crosses17 Mile River
Location2.9 MI N of Ambrose
RouteCounty Highway 490
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.63573, -83.01372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 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 traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.A. Veal Road 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 C.A. Veal Road 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 C.A. Veal Road over 17 Mile River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.A. Veal Road over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C.A. Veal Road over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.