US Bridges

FAS 1520 over Pachitla Creek

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 3 Miles North East of Cu · Structure no. 000000024300170

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1520 over Pachitla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1520 over Pachitla Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1520
CrossesPachitla Creek
Location3 Miles North East of Cu
RouteCounty Highway 1520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.80402, -84.75889
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2030
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1520 over Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1520 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1520 over Pachitla Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1520 over Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1520 over Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.