Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee Creek
GoodDecatur County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008750120
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Drane Smith Road over Willacoochee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.