US Bridges

SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · In Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025700070

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,995 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17 Alt.
CrossesNorfolk Sou Railroad
LocationIn Toccoa
RouteState Highway 17
CountyStephens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57717, -83.31462
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic22,995 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 Alt. over Norfolk Sou Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.