US Bridges

Harrell Highway over Satilla Creek

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Hortense · Structure no. 000000002500390

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
800 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrell Highway over Satilla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrell Highway over Satilla Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2032. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesHarrell Highway
CrossesSatilla Creek
Location3 MI W of Hortense
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34387, -81.99647
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2024)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrell Highway over Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrell Highway over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Harrell Highway over Satilla Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrell Highway over Satilla Creek?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Harrell Highway over Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.