Empire Road over Little Satilla Creek
GoodPosted for loadWayne County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030500390
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire Road over Little Satilla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Empire Road over Little Satilla Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Empire Road over Little Satilla Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empire Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Empire Road over Little Satilla Creek carry?
About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Empire Road over Little Satilla Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Empire Road over Little Satilla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.