US Bridges

SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff Creek

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012700780

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
621 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,745 by 2031. The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520 Wbl US 17
CrossesFancy Bluff Creek
Location5 MI S of Brunswick
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.12728, -81.5525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length621 ft (189.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,745 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff 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 SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff Creek carry?

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff Creek?

The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 Wbl US 17 over Fancy Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.