Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal
GoodLowndes County, Georgia · SE Valdosta-Little Miami · Structure no. 000000018550660
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.