US Bridges

US 23 over Little Satilla Creek

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 7.9 MI S of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100380

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Little Satilla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 23 over Little Satilla Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesLittle Satilla Creek
Location7.9 MI S of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76041, -82.55294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Little Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Little 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 US 23 over Little Satilla Creek carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Little Satilla Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Little Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.