US Bridges

Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Georgia · 2.2 MI N of Williamsburg · Structure no. 000000003700260

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWilliamsburg-Morga
CrossesPachitla Creek Overflow
Location2.2 MI N of Williamsburg
RouteCounty Highway 1586
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49443, -84.59368
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Williamsburg-Morga over Pachitla Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.