Smith Drive over Bay Creek
FairPosted for loadHouston County, Georgia · Perry - Westside · Structure no. 000000015350060
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Drive over Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Smith Drive over Bay Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Drive over Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Smith Drive over Bay Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Drive over Bay Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Drive over Bay Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Drive over Bay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.