US Bridges

Patten-Coolidge RD over Big Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 5 MI W of Pavo · Structure no. 000000027550490

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patten-Coolidge RD over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patten-Coolidge RD over Big Creek in Thomas 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPatten-Coolidge RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationApp 5 MI W of Pavo
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97815, -83.8289
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic330 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patten-Coolidge RD over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Patten-Coolidge RD over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Patten-Coolidge RD over Big Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patten-Coolidge RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Patten-Coolidge RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.