Salem Church RD over Padgett Creek
FairPickens County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750280
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Church RD over Padgett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Church RD over Padgett Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Church RD over Padgett Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Church RD over Padgett 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Church RD over Padgett Creek carry?
About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salem Church RD over Padgett Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Salem Church RD over Padgett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.