US Bridges

US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow

Fair

Brantley County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Hortense · Structure no. 000000002500070

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 301 /Sr 23
CrossesSatilla River Overflow
Location3 MI S of Hortense
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.28357, -81.9601
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2024)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 /Sr 23 over Satilla River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.