Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Peacock Creek
FairLiberty County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900060
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Peacock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Peacock Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 7,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Peacock Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Peacock 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 Peacock Creek carry?
About 7,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Peacock Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Peacock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.