US Bridges

Jekyll Island Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 1.5 Miles E. of Jct. SR 2 · Structure no. 000000012750210

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jekyll Island Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jekyll Island Road over Cedar Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJekyll Island Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5 Miles E. of Jct. SR 2
RouteState Highway 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.08869, -81.47967
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2024)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jekyll Island Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jekyll Island Road over Cedar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jekyll Island Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jekyll Island Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Jekyll Island Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.