US Bridges

US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012700740

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,070 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 17 SR 25 Ocean
CrossesCedar Point Creek
Location2 MI N of Brunswick
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20058, -81.46779
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic23,070 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SR 25 Ocean over Cedar Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.