US Bridges

SR 17 over Little Block Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010300030

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Little Block Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 17 over Little Block Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesLittle Block Creek
Location6 MI N of Guyton
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42523, -81.45123
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Little Block Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Little Block 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 Little Block Creek carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Little Block Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Little Block Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.