SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River
PoorWhite County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SE of Helen · Structure no. 000000031100070
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,880
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,380 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River carry?
About 9,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.