US Bridges

Darling Avenue over Satilla River Trib

Good

Ware County, Georgia · City of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950860

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling Avenue over Satilla River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Darling Avenue over Satilla River Trib in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDarling Avenue
CrossesSatilla River Trib
LocationCity of Waycross
RouteCity Street 609
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22267, -82.34593
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Darling Avenue over Satilla River Trib built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darling 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 Darling Avenue over Satilla River Trib carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Darling Avenue over Satilla River Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Darling Avenue over Satilla River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.