US Bridges

US 1 SR 4 over Big Satilla Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 8 Miles S of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000150470

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SR 4 over Big Satilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 SR 4 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 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 1 SR 4
CrossesBig Satilla Creek
Location8 Miles S of Baxley
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66921, -82.41958
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic4,720 (2024)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 SR 4 over Big Satilla Creek built?

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

What condition is US 1 SR 4 over Big Satilla 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 1 SR 4 over Big Satilla Creek carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 1 SR 4 over Big Satilla Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 1 SR 4 over Big Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.