US Bridges

SR 17- SR 75 over Wike Creek

Fair

Towns County, Georgia · 6.2 MI S of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028100130

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

About this bridge

SR 17- SR 75 over Wike Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 17- SR 75 over Wike Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, 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 5 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17- SR 75
CrossesWike Creek
Location6.2 MI S of Hiawassee
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTowns County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86736, -83.71675
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17- SR 75 over Wike Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 17- SR 75 over Wike 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17- SR 75 over Wike Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 17- SR 75 over Wike Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 17- SR 75 over Wike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.