US Bridges

FAS 1303 over Big Satilla Creek

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 8.3 MI NE of Alma · Structure no. 000000000550230

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1303 over Big Satilla Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1303 over Big Satilla Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFAS 1303
CrossesBig Satilla Creek
Location8.3 MI NE of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 1303
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.63018, -82.36703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1303 over Big Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1303 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 FAS 1303 over Big Satilla Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1303 over Big Satilla Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1303 over Big Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.