US Bridges

SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River

Fair

Towns County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150340

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
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 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,445 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 56 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
Location3.6 MI S of Hiawassee
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTowns County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90322, -83.72236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2024)
Projected traffic5,445 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$24.6 million (2017 estimate)
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 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 Hiawassee River carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 - SR 75 over Hiawassee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.