US Bridges

US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha River

Fair

Glynn County, Georgia · At Mcintosh-Glynn CO Line · Structure no. 000000012700750

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,478 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
6,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha River in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,950 by 2031. The structure is 2,478 ft (755.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS17-SR99-I95B Lop
CrossesSouth Altamaha River
LocationAt Mcintosh-Glynn CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32852, -81.44773
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,478 ft (755.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (2024)
Projected traffic10,950 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$14.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha River carry?

About 6,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha River?

The structure is 2,478 ft (755.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US17-SR99-I95B Lop over South Altamaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.