Smith Barnes Road over Turkey Creek
GoodCarroll County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Mt. Zion · Structure no. 000000004550360
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Barnes Road over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Barnes Road over Turkey Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Barnes Road over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Barnes Road over Turkey 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Barnes Road over Turkey Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Barnes Road over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Barnes Road over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.