US Bridges

J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek Trib

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 1.9 South of Pembroke · Structure no. 000000002900540

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek Trib in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesJ.A.Treutlen Hwy.
CrossesSavage Creek Trib
Location1.9 South of Pembroke
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.10871, -81.62482
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2024)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek Trib carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns J.A.Treutlen Hwy. over Savage Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.