US Bridges

Brentwood Road over Little Satilla Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Odum · Structure no. 000000030550060

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brentwood Road over Little Satilla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brentwood Road over Little Satilla Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrentwood Road
CrossesLittle Satilla Creek
Location5 MI NW of Odum
RouteCounty Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.7267, -82.09876
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
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

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 Brentwood Road over Little Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brentwood 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 Brentwood Road over Little Satilla Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brentwood Road over Little Satilla Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brentwood Road over Little Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.