US Bridges

Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks Creek

Fair

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 6.7 MI N of Crawford · Structure no. 000000022150170

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrawford-Smithsoni
CrossesHawks Creek
Location6.7 MI N of Crawford
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97944, -83.17779
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Crawford-Smithsoni over Hawks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.