FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 117 (US 441 BYP

Carrying SR 117 (US 441 BYP over STRAWBERRY CREEK

4.2 MILES NORTHWEST OF DU, Laurens, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 117 (US 441 BYP

The SR 117 (US 441 BYP bridge in Laurens, Georgia carries SR 117 (US 441 BYP over STRAWBERRY CREEK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 63.7 meters (209 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 620 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 117 (US 441 BYP compares

▼ 0.6
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Georgia bridges
169
Bridges in Laurens · 6 in Poor condition
SR 117 (US 441 BYP 33.5 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
63.7 m (209 ft)
Deck Width
12.6 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
620 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000017551030

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 117 (US 441 BYP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 117 (US 441 BYP against other structures in Laurens and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 117 (US 441 BYP?

SR 117 (US 441 BYP in Laurens, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 117 (US 441 BYP inspected?

SR 117 (US 441 BYP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 620 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 117 (US 441 BYP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 117 (US 441 BYP?

SR 117 (US 441 BYP has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 117 (US 441 BYP?

SR 117 (US 441 BYP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 117 (US 441 BYP and does age affect safety?

SR 117 (US 441 BYP was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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