US Bridges

Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · 6.1 MI NE of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300280

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSparrow Road
CrossesSatilla River Trib
Location6.1 MI NE of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 1219
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32948, -82.76046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib 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 Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sparrow Road over Satilla River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.