US Bridges

Satilla Road over Satilla Creek

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550180

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satilla Road over Satilla Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Satilla Road over Satilla Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSatilla Road
CrossesSatilla Creek
Location8.5 MI SE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55536, -83.11352
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Satilla Road over Satilla Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Satilla Road over Satilla Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Satilla Road over Satilla Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Satilla Road over Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.