US Bridges

SR 64 over 17 Mile River

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 12 MI NE of Pearson · Structure no. 000000006950660

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
570 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over 17 Mile River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64 over 17 Mile River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 64
Crosses17 Mile River
LocationApp 12 MI NE of Pearson
RouteState Highway 64
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.37356, -82.67841
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$75.9 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 over 17 Mile River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 64 over 17 Mile River carry?

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

How long is SR 64 over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.