US Bridges

US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River

Fair

McIntosh County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100050

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
860 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,090 by 2031. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17 SR 25
CrossesChampneys River
Location2 MI S of Darien
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyMcIntosh County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33777, -81.45004
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length860 ft (262.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,970 (2024)
Projected traffic9,090 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River carry?

About 6,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River?

The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SR 25 over Champneys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.