US Bridges

Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Bartow · Structure no. 000000016350420

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNewnan Smith Road
CrossesWilliamson Swamp Creek
Location3 MI NW of Bartow
RouteCounty Highway 331
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91441, -82.50614
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Newnan Smith Road over Williamson Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.