US Bridges

Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee Creek

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Chattahoochee County, Georgia · DD2 Patriot Mout B4-B5 · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0N1010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGood Hope-Rivbend
CrossesTrib Hichitee Creek
LocationDD2 Patriot Mout B4-B5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24085, -84.83974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Good Hope-Rivbend over Trib Hichitee Creek?

It is owned by the Army.