US Bridges

US82 / SR 50 over Pachitla Creek

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 4 Miles E of Cuthbert · Structure no. 000000024350340

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US82 / SR 50 over Pachitla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US82 / SR 50 over Pachitla Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS82 / SR 50
CrossesPachitla Creek
Location4 Miles E of Cuthbert
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77723, -84.71994
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2024)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US82 / SR 50 over Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US82 / SR 50 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 US82 / SR 50 over Pachitla Creek carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US82 / SR 50 over Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US82 / SR 50 over Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.