US Bridges

SR 208 over Patsiliga Creek

GoodPosted for load

Taylor County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Butler · Structure no. 000000026900300

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 208 over Patsiliga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 208 over Patsiliga Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 208
CrossesPatsiliga Creek
Location7 MI N of Butler
RouteState Highway 208
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65428, -84.21016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 208 over Patsiliga Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 208 over Patsiliga 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 SR 208 over Patsiliga Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 208 over Patsiliga Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 208 over Patsiliga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.