US Bridges

SR 158 over Satilla River

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 12 MI W of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950680

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 158 over Satilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 158 over Satilla River in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2036. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 158
CrossesSatilla River
LocationApp 12 MI W of Douglas
RouteState Highway 158
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47444, -83.07752
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$38.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 158 over Satilla River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 158 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 SR 158 over Satilla River carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 158 over Satilla River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 158 over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.