US Bridges

SR 17 over Little Brier Creek

Fair

Warren County, Georgia · 12.6 MI SE of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030100110

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Little Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Little Brier Creek in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 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
CrossesLittle Brier Creek
Location12.6 MI SE of Warrenton
RouteState Highway 17
CountyWarren County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34029, -82.45779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2024)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Little Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Little Brier 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Little Brier Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Little Brier Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Little Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.