US Bridges

Trickum Road over Little River Trib

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005750640

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trickum Road over Little River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Trickum Road over Little River Trib in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,295 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrickum Road
CrossesLittle River Trib
Location3 MI SE of Woodstock
RouteCounty Highway 388
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09408, -84.47499
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2024)
Projected traffic14,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trickum Road over Little River Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trickum Road over Little River Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trickum Road over Little River Trib carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trickum Road over Little River Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Trickum Road over Little River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.