US Bridges

Satilla Road over Willacoochee River

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · 5.4 MI SE of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550260

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satilla Road over Willacoochee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Satilla Road over Willacoochee River in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSatilla Road
CrossesWillacoochee River
Location5.4 MI SE of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56333, -83.16781
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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
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 Willacoochee River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satilla Road over Willacoochee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Satilla Road over Willacoochee River carry?

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

How long is Satilla Road over Willacoochee River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Satilla Road over Willacoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.