US Bridges

SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 11 MI S of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010300010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,530 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location11 MI S of Guyton
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22066, -81.36934
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2024)
Projected traffic7,530 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 17 over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.