US Bridges

US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo River

Fair

McIntosh County, Georgia · 11 MI N of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100120

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
243 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo River in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 3,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17/ SR25
CrossesSapelo River
Location11 MI N of Darien
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyMcIntosh County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53876, -81.4246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,990 (2024)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo River carry?

About 3,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 17/ SR25 over Sapelo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.