SR 117 over Jackhead Creek
FairTelfair County, Georgia · 9.6 MI W of Jacksonville · Structure no. 000000027100230
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 117 over Jackhead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Jackhead Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 117 over Jackhead Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 117 over Jackhead Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 117 over Jackhead Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 117 over Jackhead Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 117 over Jackhead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.