US Bridges

SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow

Good

Charlton County, Georgia · 10 MI N E of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004950700

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-252
CrossesSatilla River Overflow
Location10 MI N E of Folkston
RouteState Highway 252
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.94856, -81.90475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow carry?

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

How long is SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-252 over Satilla River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.