Gene Smith Road over Millstone Creek
GoodOglethorpe County, Georgia · 12.5 MI NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150140
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gene Smith Road over Millstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gene Smith Road over Millstone Creek in Oglethorpe 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Gene Smith Road over Millstone Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gene Smith Road over Millstone 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Gene Smith Road over Millstone Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gene Smith Road over Millstone Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Gene Smith Road over Millstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.