US Bridges

SR 17 over SR 403 I 85

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011951070

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over SR 403 I 85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over SR 403 I 85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,785 by 2031. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesSR 403 I 85
Location1 MI NW of Lavonia
RouteState Highway 17
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.4469, -83.12219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over SR 403 I 85 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over SR 403 I 85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over SR 403 I 85 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over SR 403 I 85?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over SR 403 I 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.