US Bridges

Shi Road over Tobesofkee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Smarr · Structure no. 000000020750080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shi Road over Tobesofkee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shi Road over Tobesofkee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShi Road
CrossesTobesofkee Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Smarr
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.9155, -83.88521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shi Road over Tobesofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shi Road over Tobesofkee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shi Road over Tobesofkee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shi Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Shi Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.