US Bridges

CR 103 over Satilla River Trib.

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Nahunta · Structure no. 000000002550150

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 over Satilla River Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 103 over Satilla River Trib. in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 103
CrossesSatilla River Trib.
Location3.5 MI N of Nahunta
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.26467, -81.98463
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 103 over Satilla River Trib. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 103 over Satilla River Trib. 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 CR 103 over Satilla River Trib. carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 103 over Satilla River Trib.?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 over Satilla River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.