US Bridges

Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek

FairPosted for load

Irwin County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Osierfield · Structure no. 000000015500280

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowlark Road
CrossesSatilla Creek
Location2 MI W of Osierfield
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65723, -83.15994
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowlark Road over Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.