Hodges Road over Mule Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrooks County, Georgia · App 5 MI SE of Pavo · Structure no. 000000002750280
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hodges Road over Mule Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodges Road over Mule Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hodges Road over Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hodges Road over Mule Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Hodges Road over Mule Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hodges Road over Mule Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Hodges Road over Mule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.