US Bridges

Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 3.5 Miles Northwest of E · Structure no. 000000003750100

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDukes Creek Road
CrossesLittle Pachitla Creek
Location3.5 Miles Northwest of E
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59428, -84.78132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dukes Creek Road over Little Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.