US Bridges

Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · South Odum City Limits · Structure no. 000000030500270

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFd Odum SR Mem Br
CrossesLittle Satilla Creek
LocationSouth Odum City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 605
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65813, -82.03313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fd Odum SR Mem Br over Little Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.