US Bridges

Zoar Road over Big Satilla Creek

Fair

Appling County, Georgia · 5.7 MI S of Graham · Structure no. 000000000150460

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoar Road over Big Satilla Creek is a concrete slab carrying Zoar Road over Big Satilla Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2030. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesZoar Road
CrossesBig Satilla Creek
Location5.7 MI S of Graham
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyAppling County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75065, -82.51953
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoar Road over Big Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zoar 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 Zoar Road over Big Satilla Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zoar Road over Big Satilla Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Zoar Road over Big Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.