US Bridges

SR 206 Conn. over 17 Mile River

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950420

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 206 Conn. over 17 Mile River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 206 Conn. over 17 Mile River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 206 Conn.
Crosses17 Mile River
LocationApp 2 MI N of Douglas
RouteState Highway 206
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53863, -82.82527
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2024)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 206 Conn. over 17 Mile River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 206 Conn. 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 September 2023.

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

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 206 Conn. over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 206 Conn. over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.