US Bridges

SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch

Fair

Towns County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028100110

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 86 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,865 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17- SR 75
CrossesStable Branch
Location7 MI S of Hiawassee
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTowns County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.8505, -83.72456
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2024)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 17- SR 75 over Stable Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.