US Bridges

Ricardo Street over Satilla River Trib

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · City of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950820

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ricardo Street over Satilla River Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying Ricardo Street 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRicardo Street
CrossesSatilla River Trib
LocationCity of Waycross
RouteCity Street 608
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22589, -82.34054
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic540 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ricardo Street over Satilla River Trib built?

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

What condition is Ricardo Street 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 Ricardo Street over Satilla River Trib carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ricardo Street over Satilla River Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ricardo Street over Satilla River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.