US Bridges

Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Centerville · Structure no. 000000015350220

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSmoke Rise Drive
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location2 MI S of Centerville
RouteCounty Highway 618
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59944, -83.69277
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Smoke Rise Drive over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.