SR 17 over Big Creek
GoodJefferson County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Louisville · Structure no. 000000016350590
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Big Creek in Jefferson 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2031. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Big Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Big Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Big Creek?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.