US Bridges

Countyline Road over Satilla River

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · App 12.8 MI W of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950270

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countyline Road over Satilla River is a concrete tee beam carrying Countyline Road over Satilla River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCountyline Road
CrossesSatilla River
LocationApp 12.8 MI W of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 559
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51224, -83.08892
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks16%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Countyline Road over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countyline Road over Satilla River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Countyline Road over Satilla River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Countyline Road over Satilla River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Countyline Road over Satilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.