SR 47 over Little River
GoodWilkes County, Georgia · 6.3 MI S of Washington · Structure no. 000000031700280
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 540 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 47 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 47 over Little River in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2032. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 47 over Little River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 47 over Little River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 47 over Little River carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 47 over Little River?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 47 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.