Smith Store Road over Snapping Shoals Creek
GoodNewton County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Porterdale · Structure no. 000000021750040
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Store Road over Snapping Shoals Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Smith Store Road over Snapping Shoals Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, 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 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 Store Road over Snapping Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Store Road over Snapping Shoals 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Smith Store Road over Snapping Shoals Creek carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Store Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Store Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.