SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib
GoodLaurens County, Georgia · 2 MI North of Rentz · Structure no. 000000017500450
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 89 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib carry?
About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR 117 over Bluewater Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.