US Bridges

SR 17 over Oggs Branch

Good

Stephens County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SE of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750610

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Oggs Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Oggs Branch in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,490 by 2035. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesOggs Branch
Location5.2 MI SE of Toccoa
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53496, -83.25976
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic42,490 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$31.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Oggs Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Oggs Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Oggs Branch carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Oggs Branch?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Oggs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.