US Bridges

CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek

Fair

Bacon County, Georgia · 9 MI NW of Alma · Structure no. 000000000550140

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 322 Bacon Schoo
CrossesBig Satilla Creek
Location9 MI NW of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 322
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67465, -82.46271
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 322 Bacon Schoo over Big Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.