US Bridges

Patrick Mill Road over Williamson Creek

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 3.5M South of Carl · Structure no. 000000001350620

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Mill Road over Williamson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patrick Mill Road over Williamson Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPatrick Mill Road
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location3.5M South of Carl
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96845, -83.79082
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Mill Road over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Mill Road over Williamson 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 Patrick Mill Road over Williamson Creek carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Mill Road over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Patrick Mill Road over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.