Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River
FairPosted for loadColquitt County, Georgia · 8.6 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007150190
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 293 ft
- 30 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Smithwick Br RD over Ochlockonee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.