US Bridges

(nbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900520

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

(nbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying (nbl) Ocean Hwy-Us over Mt Hope Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,355 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries(nbl) Ocean Hwy-Us
CrossesMt Hope Creek
Location5 MI N of Midway
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88203, -81.39292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,355 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.