US Bridges

Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib

Fair

Atkinson County, Georgia · 4.64 MI N of Axson · Structure no. 000000000300260

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinchew Road
CrossesSatilla River Trib
Location4.64 MI N of Axson
RouteCounty Highway 1280
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32619, -82.68353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minchew Road over Satilla River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.