US Bridges

US 17 SR 25 over South Newport River

Fair

McIntosh County, Georgia · 18 MI N of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100130

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
693 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SR 25 over South Newport River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 17 SR 25 over South Newport River in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,075 by 2031. The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 17 SR 25
CrossesSouth Newport River
Location18 MI N of Darien
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.64412, -81.39363
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length693 ft (211.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2024)
Projected traffic3,075 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$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SR 25 over South Newport River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 SR 25 over South Newport 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 SR 25 over South Newport River carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SR 25 over South Newport River?

The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SR 25 over South Newport River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.