US Bridges

Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Screven · Structure no. 000000030500260

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOdum Screven Rd.
CrossesLittle Satilla Creek
Location1 MI N of Screven
RouteCounty Highway 605
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51058, -82.01681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Odum Screven Rd. over Little Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.