US Bridges

US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Glynn County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012700050

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,450 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 17 SR 25 Ocean
CrossesCypress Mill Creek
Location1 MI N of Brunswick
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18322, -81.47086
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic42,450 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$604,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cypress Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.