US Bridges

Union Church Road over Pataula Creek

Good

Quitman County, Georgia · 2.59 Miles Noth of Morris · Structure no. 000000023950130

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Road over Pataula Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Church Road over Pataula Creek in Quitman County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesPataula Creek
Location2.59 Miles Noth of Morris
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83313, -84.94747
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church Road over Pataula Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Road 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 Union Church Road over Pataula Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Union Church Road over Pataula Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church Road over Pataula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.