Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther Creek
FairMeriwether County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Rocky Mount · Structure no. 000000019950640
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Smith-Tidwell Road over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.