US Bridges

SR 17 over Rock Creek

Fair

Wilkes County, Georgia · 2.3 MI N of Washington · Structure no. 000000031700040

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 17 over Rock Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.3 MI N of Washington
RouteState Highway 17
CountyWilkes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77129, -82.74703
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2024)
Projected traffic3,495 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 17 over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.