US Bridges

Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib.

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 7.5 MI SW of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020550030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. in Mitchell 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLodgetown Road
CrossesBay Pole Creek Trib.
LocationApp 7.5 MI SW of Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.09612, -84.27631
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib. carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.