Claude Smith Road over Stekoa Creek
GoodRabun County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150490
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Claude Smith Road over Stekoa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claude Smith Road over Stekoa Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Claude Smith Road over Stekoa Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Claude Smith Road over Stekoa 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Claude Smith Road over Stekoa Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Claude Smith Road over Stekoa Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Claude Smith Road over Stekoa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.