US Bridges

SR 158 over Satilla River Overflow

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 9 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029951070

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 158 over Satilla River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 158 over Satilla River Overflow in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 158
CrossesSatilla River Overflow
Location9 MI NW of Waycross
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.29974, -82.55909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2024)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$20 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 158 over Satilla River Overflow built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 158 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 158 over Satilla River Overflow carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 158 over Satilla River Overflow?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 158 over Satilla River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.