George Smith Road over Richland Creek
FairTalbot County, Georgia · 11.2 MI SE Woodland · Structure no. 000000026350060
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
George Smith Road over Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying George Smith Road over Richland 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was George Smith Road over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is George Smith Road over Richland 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 Road over Richland Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is George Smith Road over Richland Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns George Smith Road over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.