US Bridges

SR 32 over 17 Mile River

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 3 Miles East of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950700

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over 17 Mile River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over 17 Mile River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,755 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
Crosses17 Mile River
Location3 Miles East of Douglas
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.5098, -82.75147
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,340 (2024)
Projected traffic7,755 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$53.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over 17 Mile River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 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 32 over 17 Mile River carry?

About 6,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over 17 Mile River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over 17 Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.