US Bridges

SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek

Poor

Taylor County, Georgia · 0.7 MI N of Reynolds · Structure no. 000000026900190

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 128
CrossesPatsiliga Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Reynolds
RouteState Highway 128
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57395, -84.09039
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2024)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 128 over Patsiliga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.