US Bridges

US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek

Good

Quitman County, Georgia · 2 Miles Northwest of Morr · Structure no. 000000023900100

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek in Quitman County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2032. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 82/SR 50
CrossesPataula Creek
Location2 Miles Northwest of Morr
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8187, -84.9744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2024)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82/SR 50 over Pataula 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.