US Bridges

SR 158 over Satilla River

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 9 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029951080

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

About this bridge

SR 158 over Satilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 158 over Satilla River 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 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2032. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 158
CrossesSatilla River
Location9 MI NW of Waycross
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30283, -82.56125
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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$87.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 158 over Satilla River built?

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

What condition is SR 158 over Satilla River 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 carry?

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

How long is SR 158 over Satilla River?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 158 over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.