US Bridges

US 78 SR 10 SR 17 over Little River

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 11 MI SE of Washington · Structure no. 000000031750510

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 SR 10 SR 17 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 SR 10 SR 17 over Little River in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 41,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,135 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 78 SR 10 SR 17
CrossesLittle River
Location11 MI SE of Washington
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63773, -82.5954
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,135 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$40 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 SR 10 SR 17 over Little River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 SR 10 SR 17 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 US 78 SR 10 SR 17 over Little River carry?

About 41,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 78 SR 10 SR 17 over Little River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 SR 10 SR 17 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.