Satilla Road over Sweetwater Creek
FairAppling County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100410
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Satilla Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Satilla Road over Sweetwater Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Satilla Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Satilla Road over Sweetwater 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 2025.
How much traffic does Satilla Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Satilla Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Satilla Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.