US Bridges

Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Upson County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300310

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmyrna Church RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location7 MI N of Thomaston
RouteCounty Highway 2790
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98444, -84.39763
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
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 traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile Creek?

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

Who owns Smyrna Church RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.