US Bridges

Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Howard · Structure no. 000000026950100

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib. in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Road
CrossesPatsiliga Creek Trib.
Location1.5 MI NE of Howard
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyTaylor County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.61915, -84.35854
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Parker Road over Patsiliga Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.