Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal Creek
GoodMadison County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SE of Colbert · Structure no. 000000019500230
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal Creek carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Smithsoni-Colbert over Mill Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.