US Bridges

Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Carl · Structure no. 000000001350680

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5,275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPatrick Mill Road
CrossesApalachee River
Location3.6 MI S of Carl
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95309, -83.8131
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,275 (2024)
Projected traffic8,650 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River carry?

About 5,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Mill Road over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.