Ocean Highway over Salt Creek
FairChatham County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100450
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean Highway over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Highway over Salt Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,280 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean Highway over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Ocean Highway over Salt 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ocean Highway over Salt Creek carry?
About 29,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ocean Highway over Salt Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean Highway over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.