US Bridges

Silo over Little Pachitla Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Georgia · 2 Mi. Nw. of Dickey · Structure no. 000000003750180

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silo over Little Pachitla Creek is a concrete slab carrying Silo over Little Pachitla Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSilo
CrossesLittle Pachitla Creek
Location2 Mi. Nw. of Dickey
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyCalhoun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57633, -84.69093
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silo over Little Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silo over Little Pachitla Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Silo over Little Pachitla Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silo over Little Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Silo over Little Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.