US Bridges

SR 64 over Smut Branch

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Atkinson County, Georgia · App 8.3 MI E of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300140

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64 over Smut Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 64 over Smut Branch in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64
CrossesSmut Branch
LocationApp 8.3 MI E of Pearson
RouteState Highway 64
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.36062, -82.72063
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 64 over Smut Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 64 over Smut Branch 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 SR 64 over Smut Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 64 over Smut Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 64 over Smut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.