US Bridges

Pratt Smith RD over Panther Creek

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 3.5 MI East of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550510

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt Smith RD over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Pratt Smith RD over Panther Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPratt Smith RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location3.5 MI East of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 87
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30218, -83.9064
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2030
Trucks1%
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$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt Smith RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt Smith RD over Panther 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pratt Smith RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pratt Smith RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt Smith RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.