US Bridges

SR 17 Alt. over Toccoa Creek

Good

Stephens County, Georgia · In NW Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750640

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 Alt. over Toccoa Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 Alt. over Toccoa Creek in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,225 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17 Alt.
CrossesToccoa Creek
LocationIn NW Toccoa
RouteState Highway 17
CountyStephens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59335, -83.34506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2024)
Projected traffic10,225 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 Alt. over Toccoa Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 Alt. over Toccoa Creek 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 Alt. over Toccoa Creek carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 Alt. over Toccoa Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 Alt. over Toccoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.