US Bridges

US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River Trib.

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 4 MI S of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900020

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River Trib. in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 years old, older 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,815 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 441 - US 221 -
CrossesSatilla River Trib.
LocationApp 4 MI S of Douglas
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.42537, -82.85046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2024)
Projected traffic7,815 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River Trib. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River Trib. carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River Trib.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 441 - US 221 - over Satilla River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.