US Bridges

SR 15 over Satilla River

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Hoboken · Structure no. 000000002500380

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
760 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Satilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Satilla River in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2032. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesSatilla River
Location2 MI NE of Hoboken
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21694, -82.16232
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2024)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 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 SR 15 over Satilla River carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Satilla River?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.