US Bridges

Homesville Road over Little Satilla Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550170

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homesville Road over Little Satilla Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Homesville Road over Little Satilla Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHomesville Road
CrossesLittle Satilla Creek
Location4 MI W of Jesup
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyWayne County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61251, -81.9886
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 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 traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$596,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homesville Road over Little Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Homesville Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Homesville Road over Little Satilla Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Homesville Road 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 Homesville Road over Little Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.