Smithville Road over Muckaloochee Creek
FairPosted for loadLee County, Georgia · 5.5 Miles North of Leesbu · Structure no. 000000017750010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithville Road over Muckaloochee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Smithville Road over Muckaloochee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithville Road over Muckaloochee Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithville Road over Muckaloochee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Smithville Road over Muckaloochee Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smithville Road over Muckaloochee Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Smithville Road over Muckaloochee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.