Minchew Road over Satilla River
GoodAtkinson County, Georgia · App 3 MI N of Axson · Structure no. 000000000300250
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minchew Road over Satilla River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Minchew Road over Satilla River in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minchew Road over Satilla River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Minchew Road over Satilla River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Minchew Road over Satilla River carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Minchew Road over Satilla River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Minchew Road over Satilla River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.