US Bridges

Baker Highway over Satilla River Trib.

Fair

Coffee County, Georgia · App 11.5 MI W of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900370

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Highway over Satilla River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Highway over Satilla River Trib. in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBaker Highway
CrossesSatilla River Trib.
LocationApp 11.5 MI W of Douglas
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47132, -83.05644
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic765 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Highway over Satilla River Trib. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Highway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Highway over Satilla River Trib. carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Highway over Satilla River Trib.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Baker Highway over Satilla River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.