US Bridges

SR17 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Elbert County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NE of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550870

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR17 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR17 over Abandoned Railroad in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 7,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR17
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location1.6 MI NE of Elberton
RouteState Highway 17
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12148, -82.88956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,880 (2024)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR17 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR17 over Abandoned Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR17 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 7,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR17 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR17 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.