SR 117 over Opposum Creek
GoodTelfair County, Georgia · 6.8 MI SW of Lumber City · Structure no. 000000027100550
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 117 over Opposum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Opposum Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 117 over Opposum Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 117 over Opposum 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 117 over Opposum Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 117 over Opposum Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR 117 over Opposum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.