Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow
FairWare County, Georgia · 11 MI W of Waresboro · Structure no. 000000029950530
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Forks Road over Satilla River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.