US Bridges

Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI South of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000015151070

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatrick Henry Pkwy
CrossesPates Creek over Flow
Location3 MI South of Stockbridge
RouteCounty Highway 2223
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50313, -84.22546
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry Pkwy over Pates Creek over Flow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.