SR 17 over Big Brier Creek
GoodMcDuffie County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900320
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Big Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Big Brier Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2031. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Big Brier Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Big Brier 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 Big Brier Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Big Brier Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Big Brier Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.