US Bridges

Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · In City Limits Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900630

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,983
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside Drive
CrossesSatilla River Trib
LocationIn City Limits Waycross
RouteCity Street 5211
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22782, -82.3304
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic4,983 (2024)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Morningside Drive over Satilla River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.