US Bridges

Trotter Road over Sutton Mill Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 0.7 MI NW of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750190

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trotter Road over Sutton Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Trotter Road over Sutton Mill Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTrotter Road
CrossesSutton Mill Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62059, -83.53781
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trotter Road over Sutton Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trotter Road over Sutton Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trotter Road over Sutton Mill Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trotter Road over Sutton Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Trotter Road over Sutton Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.