US Bridges

SR 356 over Smith Creek

Good

White County, Georgia · 1.5 Mi. of Helen · Structure no. 000000031150370

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 356 over Smith Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 356
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.5 Mi. of Helen
RouteState Highway 356
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72412, -83.72581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 356 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 356 over Smith 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 356 over Smith Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.