US Bridges

US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch

Fair

Telfair County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Milan · Structure no. 000000027100060

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280/ SR30
CrossesSmith Branch
Location3 MI NE of Milan
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyTelfair County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02959, -83.01222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch 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 US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 280/ SR30 over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.