US Bridges

SR 17- SR 75 over Smith Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · 0.8 MI NW of Helen · Structure no. 000000031100090

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17- SR 75 over Smith Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 17- SR 75 over Smith Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 7,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,065 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17- SR 75
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.8 MI NW of Helen
RouteState Highway 17
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71006, -83.74043
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,210 (2024)
Projected traffic13,065 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17- SR 75 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17- SR 75 over Smith 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17- SR 75 over Smith Creek carry?

About 7,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 17- SR 75 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 17- SR 75 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.