US Bridges

SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R)

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 3 MI West of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011951110

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
472 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R) in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,940 by 2035. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17 (sbl)
CrossesEast Main ST (hart R/R)
Location3 MI West of Lavonia
RouteState Highway 17
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47613, -83.17705
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic16,940 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$36.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R) carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R)?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 (sbl) over East Main ST (hart R/R)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.