US Bridges

Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib.

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022950130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib. in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMidway Church RD
CrossesSatilla River Trib.
Location4 MI S of Blackshear
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24968, -82.27772
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib. 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 Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib. carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Midway Church RD over Satilla River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.