US Bridges

Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · In City Limits of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900080

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp 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 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 7,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOcean HIGHWAY-US17
CrossesHaynes Swamp
LocationIn City Limits of Midway
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.79188, -81.4323
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,440 (2024)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp carry?

About 7,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Haynes Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.