US 17 SR 25 over Darien River
PoorPosted for loadMcIntosh County, Georgia · In City Limit of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100070
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 1,452 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 SR 25 over Darien River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 17 SR 25 over Darien River in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,045 by 2032. The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 SR 25 over Darien River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 SR 25 over Darien River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 SR 25 over Darien River carry?
About 6,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 17 SR 25 over Darien River?
The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 SR 25 over Darien River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.