US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Satilla Creek

FairPosted for load

Irwin County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Satilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Satilla Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesSatilla Creek
Location6.4 MI NE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.62996, -83.15034
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove RD over Satilla Creek built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Satilla Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Satilla Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.