US Bridges

George Smith RD over Hackasofke Creek

FairPosted for load

Talbot County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Talbotton · Structure no. 000000026350040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Smith RD over Hackasofke Creek is a concrete slab carrying George Smith RD over Hackasofke Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGeorge Smith RD
CrossesHackasofke Creek
Location7 MI NE of Talbotton
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.73724, -84.35856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Smith RD over Hackasofke Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Smith RD over Hackasofke 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does George Smith RD over Hackasofke Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is George Smith RD over Hackasofke Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns George Smith RD over Hackasofke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.