US Bridges

Bridgetown RD over Satilla River

PoorPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · App 11 MI W of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgetown RD over Satilla River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridgetown RD over Satilla River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgetown RD
CrossesSatilla River
LocationApp 11 MI W of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 590
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44694, -83.05353
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgetown RD over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgetown RD over Satilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgetown RD over Satilla River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Bridgetown RD over Satilla River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgetown RD over Satilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.