US Bridges

Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River

Fair

Charlton County, Georgia · Charlton-Camden CO Line · Structure no. 000000004900380

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
803 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAlva J Hopkin Br.
CrossesSatilla River
LocationCharlton-Camden CO Line
RouteState Highway 252
CountyCharlton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.94553, -81.899
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length803 ft (244.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River?

The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Alva J Hopkin Br. over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.