US Bridges

SR 117 over Lime Sink Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of Rentz · Structure no. 000000017500990

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Lime Sink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Lime Sink Creek 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 117
CrossesLime Sink Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Rentz
RouteState Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36309, -83.01219
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2024)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2032
Trucks11%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Lime Sink Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 117 over Lime Sink 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Lime Sink Creek carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Lime Sink Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 117 over Lime Sink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.