US Bridges

CR 88 over Satilla River Trib.

FairPosted for load

Charlton County, Georgia · 18 MI N of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004950480

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 88 over Satilla River Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 88 over Satilla River Trib. in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 88
CrossesSatilla River Trib.
Location18 MI N of Folkston
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyCharlton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04185, -81.95621
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 88 over Satilla River Trib. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 88 over Satilla River Trib. 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 CR 88 over Satilla River Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 88 over Satilla River Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 88 over Satilla River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.