US Bridges

CR 126 over Patsiliga Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Reynolds · Structure no. 000000026950180

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Patsiliga Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 126 over Patsiliga Creek Trib in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesPatsiliga Creek Trib
Location3 MI NW of Reynolds
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59136, -84.13046
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 126 over Patsiliga Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 126 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 CR 126 over Patsiliga Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is CR 126 over Patsiliga Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over Patsiliga Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.