US Bridges

Telmore-Dixie U RD over Satilla River Trib.

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 13 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900410

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telmore-Dixie U RD over Satilla River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Telmore-Dixie U RD over Satilla River Trib. in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTelmore-Dixie U RD
CrossesSatilla River Trib.
Location13 MI NW of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 1494
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32734, -82.54641
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telmore-Dixie U RD over Satilla River Trib. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telmore-Dixie U 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Telmore-Dixie U RD over Satilla River Trib. carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Telmore-Dixie U RD over Satilla River Trib.?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Telmore-Dixie U RD over Satilla River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.