Smithfield Road over Turkey Creek
GoodCarroll County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004551490
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithfield Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithfield Road over Turkey Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Smithfield Road over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithfield 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 Smithfield Road over Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smithfield Road over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Smithfield Road over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.