US Bridges

Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 6.5 MI SW of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020550040

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 51 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLodgetown Road
CrossesBay Pole Creek
LocationApp 6.5 MI SW of Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.09612, -84.25863
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole 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 2024.

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

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lodgetown Road over Bay Pole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.