US Bridges

SR 17 over Millen Canel

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · City of Milllen · Structure no. 000000016500390

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Millen Canel is a steel culvert carrying SR 17 over Millen Canel in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesMillen Canel
LocationCity of Milllen
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79902, -81.93684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2024)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Millen Canel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Millen Canel 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 Millen Canel carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Millen Canel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 17 over Millen Canel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.