Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Riceboro Creek
FairPosted for loadLiberty County, Georgia · N City Limit of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017900050
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Riceboro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Riceboro Creek 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,135 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Riceboro Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Riceboro Creek 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 Riceboro Creek carry?
About 3,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Riceboro Creek?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Riceboro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.