Patterson Road over Baker Creek
FairPosted for loadTalbot County, Georgia · 7 MI Wsw of Geneva · Structure no. 000000026350470
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patterson Road over Baker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson Road over Baker Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patterson Road over Baker Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patterson Road over Baker 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Patterson Road over Baker Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Patterson Road over Baker Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Patterson Road over Baker Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.