US Bridges

SR 32 over Little Satilla River

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Patterson · Structure no. 000000022900460

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,430 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Little Satilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Little Satilla River in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2032. The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesLittle Satilla River
Location6 MI SE of Patterson
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35126, -82.0341
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,430 ft (435.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Little Satilla River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Little Satilla 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 SR 32 over Little Satilla River carry?

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

How long is SR 32 over Little Satilla River?

The structure is 1,430 ft (435.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Little Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.