US Bridges

SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River

Good

Towns County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150330

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2036. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17 - SR 75
CrossesHiawassee River
Location6.5 MI S of Hiawassee
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTowns County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.85935, -83.7211
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2024)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$26.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.