Forks Road over Satilla River
GoodWare County, Georgia · 11 MI W of Waresboro · Structure no. 000000029950540
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forks Road over Satilla River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Forks Road over Satilla River 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Forks Road over Satilla River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forks Road over Satilla River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 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?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.