US Bridges

SR 32 over Little Satilla River O/F

Fair

Pierce County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Patterson · Structure no. 000000022900130

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Little Satilla River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 32 over Little Satilla River O/F in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesLittle Satilla River O/F
Location4 MI E of Patterson
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPierce County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35816, -82.0623
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Little Satilla River O/F built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Little Satilla 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 SR 32 over Little Satilla River O/F carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Little Satilla River O/F?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Little Satilla River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.