US Bridges

Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack Creek

Good

Quitman County, Georgia · 5 Miles East of Georgeto · Structure no. 000000023900080

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack Creek in Quitman County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLower Lumpkin RD
CrossesSmithee Jack Creek
Location5 Miles East of Georgeto
RouteCounty Highway 1161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88431, -85.01374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lower Lumpkin RD over Smithee Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.