US Bridges

(sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900150

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

(sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying (sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,355 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries(sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us
CrossesMt Hope Creek Overflow
Location4 MI N of Midway
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88123, -81.39399
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic8,355 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was (sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is (sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow 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 (sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is (sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns (sbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.