US Bridges

US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · In Woodbine City Limits · Structure no. 000000003900060

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,062 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2032. The structure is 2,062 ft (628.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17 Ocean HWY
CrossesSatilla River
LocationIn Woodbine City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCamden County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97486, -81.72574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,062 ft (628.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River?

The structure is 2,062 ft (628.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 Ocean HWY over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.