US Bridges

County Farm Road over Big Satilla Creek

Fair

Appling County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Jeff Davis Line · Structure no. 000000000150040

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Farm Road over Big Satilla Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Farm Road over Big Satilla Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Farm Road
CrossesBig Satilla Creek
Location1 MI E of Jeff Davis Line
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyAppling County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.72463, -82.50494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Farm Road over Big Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Farm Road over Big Satilla 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 County Farm Road over Big Satilla Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Farm Road over Big Satilla Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Farm Road over Big Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.