US Bridges

SR 64 over Satilla River

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 6 MI E of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350430

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Satilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64 over Satilla River in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesSatilla River
LocationApp 6 MI E of Pearson
RouteState Highway 64
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33696, -82.76845
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$46.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 over Satilla River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64 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 SR 64 over Satilla River carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Satilla River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64 over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.