US Bridges

SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 3.5 Miles West of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550980

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 117 (us 441 Byp
CrossesGeorgia Central Railroad
Location3.5 Miles West of Dublin
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52285, -82.96256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,360 (2024)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad carry?

About 7,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 (us 441 Byp over Georgia Central Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.