SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010500010
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,095 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 4,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.