SR 17 over Broad River Overflow
PoorWilkes County, Georgia · 7.3 MI N of Tignall · Structure no. 000000031700080
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Broad River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 17 over Broad River Overflow in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 42 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 17 over Broad River Overflow built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Broad River Overflow 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Broad River Overflow carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Broad River Overflow?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Broad River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.