US Bridges

Patterson Road over Heads Creek

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550280

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Road over Heads Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patterson Road over Heads Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Road
CrossesHeads Creek
Location5 MI N of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountySpalding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30562, -84.30216
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Patterson Road over Heads Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Road over Heads Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Road over Heads Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Road over Heads Creek?

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

Who owns Patterson Road over Heads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.