US Bridges

SR216 over Little Pachitla Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 1 Mile North of Edison · Structure no. 000000003750200

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR216 over Little Pachitla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR216 over Little Pachitla Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR216
CrossesLittle Pachitla Creek
Location1 Mile North of Edison
RouteState Highway 216
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57798, -84.7322
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR216 over Little Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR216 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 SR216 over Little Pachitla Creek carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR216 over Little Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR216 over Little Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.