SR 117 over Fishing Creek
FairTelfair County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Lumber City · Structure no. 000000027100560
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 117 over Fishing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Fishing 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. 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 Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 117 over Fishing 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 Fishing Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 117 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR 117 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.