SR 17 over Horse Creek
Screven County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 17 over Horse Creek in Screven County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 840 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 76 inventoried bridges in Screven County rated good (71.1%); 1 (1.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 200 ft |
| Location | 1.4 Mi NW of Rocky Ford |
| NBI structure number | 000000025100600 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Screven County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 21 (nbl) over Horse Creek | 2003 | 42,900 | Good |
| SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek | 2005 | 29,100 | Good |
| SR 21 (sbl) over Georgia Midlands RR | 2003 | 20,800 | Good |
| US 301 Bus over Cs 676- Gmr RR | 1941 | 7,610 | Fair |
| US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib | 1946 | 6,400 | Good |
| US 301 over Ogeechee Creek | 2008 | 6,400 | Good |
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