US Bridges

Spivey Bridge RD over Satilla River

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 4 MI N of Axson · Structure no. 000000000350180

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spivey Bridge RD over Satilla River is a concrete slab carrying Spivey Bridge RD over Satilla River in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSpivey Bridge RD
CrossesSatilla River
LocationApp 4 MI N of Axson
RouteCounty Highway 189
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33564, -82.74003
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spivey Bridge RD over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spivey Bridge RD 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 Spivey Bridge RD over Satilla River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spivey Bridge RD over Satilla River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spivey Bridge RD over Satilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.