US Bridges

Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F

FairPosted for load

Irwin County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 735 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSatilla Road
CrossesWillacoochee River O/F
Location5.2 MI SE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56348, -83.17094
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F carry?

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

How long is Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Satilla Road over Willacoochee River O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.