US Bridges

Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Coweta County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Sharpsburg · Structure no. 000000007750110

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib. in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBob Smith Road
CrossesRock Branch Trib.
Location2.5 MI N of Sharpsburg
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38307, -84.64748
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib. carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Smith Road over Rock Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.