US Bridges

US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Satilla River

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 15 MI E of Hoboken · Structure no. 000000002500260

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,055 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Satilla River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Satilla River in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 5,680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,680 by 2032. The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 Cor Z Wbl
CrossesSatilla River
Location15 MI E of Hoboken
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21968, -81.8674
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,055 ft (321.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,680 (2024)
Projected traffic10,680 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$6.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 Cor Z Wbl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Satilla River carry?

About 5,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Satilla River?

The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 Cor Z Wbl over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.