US Bridges

Bell Telephone RD over Big Satilla Creek

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100310

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Telephone RD over Big Satilla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Telephone RD over Big Satilla Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBell Telephone RD
CrossesBig Satilla Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Hazlehurst
RouteCounty Highway 1589
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8474, -82.60846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Telephone RD over Big Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Telephone RD over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Telephone RD over Big Satilla Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Telephone RD over Big Satilla Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bell Telephone RD over Big Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.