US Bridges

CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010950120

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 117
CrossesScott Creek Overflow
Location6 MI NE of Claxton
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.21899, -81.80717
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 117 over Scott Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.