Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Cay Creek
GoodPosted for loadLiberty County, Georgia · In City Limits of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900090
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Cay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Cay 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,465 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cay Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Cay 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Cay Creek carry?
About 7,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Cay Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean HIGHWAY-US17 over Cay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.