US Bridges

Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Georgia · In Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017900040

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean HIGHWAY-US17
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Riceboro
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.73554, -81.43301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2024)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.