US Bridges

CO LN Church Road over Patsiliga Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Howard · Structure no. 000000026950070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO LN Church Road over Patsiliga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO LN Church Road over Patsiliga Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO LN Church Road
CrossesPatsiliga Creek
Location1 MI N of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.61929, -84.39122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2030
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO LN Church Road over Patsiliga Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO LN Church Road 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 CO LN Church Road over Patsiliga Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO LN Church Road over Patsiliga Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO LN Church Road over Patsiliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.