US Bridges

Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib

Good

Ware County, Georgia · City of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950830

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib is a steel culvert carrying Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScreven Avenue
CrossesSatilla River Trib
LocationCity of Waycross
RouteCity Street 611
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21679, -82.34895
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Screven Avenue over Satilla River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.