SR 17 over Buckhead Creek
GoodJenkins County, Georgia · West Millen City Limits · Structure no. 000000016500380
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Buckhead Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Buckhead Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,425 by 2032. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Buckhead 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 2,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.