CR 173 over Alligator Creek
FairPosted for loadWheeler County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Scotland · Structure no. 000000030950080
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 173 over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 173 over Alligator Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 173 over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 173 over Alligator 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 173 over Alligator Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 173 over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 173 over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.