US Bridges

New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib.

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 3 MI E of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950310

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib. in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Forest Road
Crosses17 Mile River Trib.
LocationApp 3 MI E of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 560
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53609, -82.78357
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib. carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns New Forest Road over 17 Mile River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.