US Bridges

SR 17 over Reedy Creek

Good

Warren County, Georgia · 15.8 MI SE of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030150390

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Reedy Creek in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesReedy Creek
Location15.8 MI SE of Warrenton
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28243, -82.43184
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2024)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Reedy Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.