US Bridges

Hebron Church RD over Satilla River

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · 9 MI SW of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950030

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hebron Church RD over Satilla River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hebron Church RD over Satilla River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHebron Church RD
CrossesSatilla River
Location9 MI SW of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45119, -82.98344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hebron Church RD over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hebron Church RD over Satilla River 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 Hebron Church RD over Satilla River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hebron Church RD over Satilla River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hebron Church RD over Satilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.