| State | GA |
|---|---|
| Route | 172 |
| Length | 28.1 mi |
| Length round | 1 |
| Direction a | South |
| Terminus a | northeast of Colbert |
| Direction b | North |
| Terminus b | in Hartwell |
| Counties | Madison, Elbert, Hart |
| Established | 1933 |
| Spur of | 72 |
| Previous route | 171 |
| Next route | 173 |
State Route 172 (SR 172) is a 28.1-mile (45.2-kilometre) state highway that runs southwest-to-northeast through portions of Madison, Elbert, and Hart counties in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia.
Route description
SR 172 begins at an intersection with SR 72, northeast of Colbert, in Madison County. It heads northeast to an intersection with SR 98, northwest of Comer. It continues to the northeast and crosses over the Broad River into Elbert County. In Bowman is an intersection with SR 17. Shortly afterward, SR 172 crosses into Hart County. It continues to the northeast until it meets its northern terminus, an intersection with US 29/SR 8/SR 77 in Hartwell.[1]