US Bridges

Bell Farm Road over Little Pachitla Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 4.1 Miles Northwest of Ed · Structure no. 000000003750110

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Farm Road over Little Pachitla Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bell Farm Road over Little Pachitla Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBell Farm Road
CrossesLittle Pachitla Creek
Location4.1 Miles Northwest of Ed
RouteCounty Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60257, -84.79242
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Farm Road over Little Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Farm 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 Bell Farm Road over Little Pachitla Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Farm Road over Little Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Farm Road over Little Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.