Humpback Road over Little Satilla River
PoorClosed to trafficBrantley County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Nahunta · Structure no. 000000002550160
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Humpback Road over Little Satilla River is a concrete slab carrying Humpback Road over Little Satilla River in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Humpback Road over Little Satilla River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Humpback Road over Little Satilla River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Humpback Road over Little Satilla River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Humpback Road over Little Satilla River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Humpback Road over Little Satilla River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.