US Bridges

SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 4 Miles North of Bristol · Structure no. 000000022950320

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesBig Satilla Creek O/F
Location4 Miles North of Bristol
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50015, -82.20101
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Big Satilla Creek O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.