US Bridges

Dennis Smith Road over Ingram Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 4 Mi. Ne. Whitesville · Structure no. 000000014550530

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennis Smith Road over Ingram Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dennis Smith Road over Ingram Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDennis Smith Road
CrossesIngram Creek
Location4 Mi. Ne. Whitesville
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86867, -85.00142
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dennis Smith Road over Ingram Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dennis Smith Road over Ingram 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dennis Smith Road over Ingram Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dennis Smith Road over Ingram Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Dennis Smith Road over Ingram Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.