US Bridges

Trotman Road over Hodchodkee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Stewart County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI S of Lumpkin · Structure no. 000000025900270

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trotman Road over Hodchodkee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Trotman Road over Hodchodkee Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesTrotman Road
CrossesHodchodkee Creek
LocationApp 1.5 MI S of Lumpkin
RouteCounty Highway 1520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03178, -84.78497
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trotman Road over Hodchodkee Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trotman Road over Hodchodkee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Trotman Road over Hodchodkee Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trotman Road over Hodchodkee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Trotman Road over Hodchodkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.