Union Church Road over Pataula Creek Overflow
Quitman County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Union Church Road over Pataula Creek Overflow in Quitman County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 17 of the 20 inventoried bridges in Quitman County rated good (85.0%); 2 (10.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 209 ft |
| Location | 2.9 Miles North of Morris |
| NBI structure number | 000000023950140 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Quitman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 82- SR 50 over Tobanne Creek | 1993 | 4,470 | Good |
| SR 39 over Gswr | 1941 | 2,100 | Fair |
| US 82/SR 50 over Pataula Creek | 1993 | 1,870 | Good |
| Florence Street over Chattahoochee Riv Trib | 1990 | 780 | Good |
| SR 27 over Tobannee Creek | 1999 | 690 | Good |
| Old Hatcher Rd over Wildcat Creek | 1954 | 519 | Good |
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