US Bridges

Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007950040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSmith Chapel RD
CrossesLittle Echeconnee Creek
Location7 MI NE of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81, -83.92009
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Chapel RD over Little Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.