US Bridges

Jamestown Road over Satilla River

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900550

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamestown Road over Satilla River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jamestown Road over Satilla River in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJamestown Road
CrossesSatilla River
Location5 MI N of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 1918
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30495, -82.39231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamestown Road over Satilla River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamestown Road over Satilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Jamestown Road over Satilla River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jamestown Road over Satilla River?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jamestown Road over Satilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.