US Bridges

US 84 (wbl) SR 3 over Little Satilla River

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Patterson · Structure no. 000000022950290

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 (wbl) SR 3 over Little Satilla River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 (wbl) SR 3 over Little Satilla River in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,465 by 2032. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 (wbl) SR 3
CrossesLittle Satilla River
Location7.5 MI NE of Patterson
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45704, -82.05666
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,930 (2024)
Projected traffic6,465 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 (wbl) SR 3 over Little Satilla River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 (wbl) SR 3 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 US 84 (wbl) SR 3 over Little Satilla River carry?

About 4,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 (wbl) SR 3 over Little Satilla River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 (wbl) SR 3 over Little Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.