SR 17 over Broad River
FairPosted for loadWilkes County, Georgia · 7.5 MI N of Tignall · Structure no. 000000031700090
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 752 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Broad River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2030. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Broad River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Broad River 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 Broad River carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Broad River?
The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.