US Bridges

CR 45 over Pachitla Creek

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 5 Miles Southwest of Shel · Structure no. 000000024350110

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 over Pachitla Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 45 over Pachitla Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 45
CrossesPachitla Creek
Location5 Miles Southwest of Shel
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.71879, -84.68553
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 45 over Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 45 over Pachitla Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 over Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 over Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.