US Bridges

Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jasper County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950330

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSmithboro Road
CrossesNorth Fork Wolf Creek
Location6 MI E of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.2915, -83.58111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smithboro Road over North Fork Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.