SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek
GoodPosted for loadBacon County, Georgia · 9.5 MI E of Alma · Structure no. 000000000500130
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2031. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 203 over Big Satilla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.