SR 17 over Sautee Creek
GoodWhite County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Helen · Structure no. 000000031100400
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,090
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Sautee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Sautee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Sautee Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Sautee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Sautee Creek carry?
About 4,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Sautee Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Sautee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.