US Bridges

CR 72 over Little Satilla Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Odum · Structure no. 000000030550570

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 72 over Little Satilla Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 72 over Little Satilla Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 72
CrossesLittle Satilla Creek
Location2 MI NW of Odum
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.69238, -82.06768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 72 over Little Satilla Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 72 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 CR 72 over Little Satilla Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 72 over Little Satilla Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 72 over Little Satilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.