Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp Creek
GoodBurke County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NE of Midville · Structure no. 000000003350300
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp Creek in Burke 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Ralph Smith Road over Bark Camp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.