US Bridges

US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 5 Miles North of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950980

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 / SR 4 Nbl
CrossesSatilla River Overflow
Location5 Miles North of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3111, -82.456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2024)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$692,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow 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 US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 / SR 4 Nbl over Satilla River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.