US Bridges

US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Woodbine · Structure no. 000000003900090

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek 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 5 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 17 Ocean HWY
CrossesLittle Waverly Creek
Location7 MI N of Woodbine
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07707, -81.72706
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek built?

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

What condition is US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 Ocean HWY over Little Waverly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.