US Bridges

US 319 over Smith Creek

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 11.5 MI NE of Wrightsvill · Structure no. 000000016700330

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 319 over Smith Creek in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesSmith Creek
Location11.5 MI NE of Wrightsvill
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79531, -82.53909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2031
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 over Smith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 over Smith Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 319 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.