Unicoi Bottoms RD over Smith Creek
GoodWhite County, Georgia · 1.4 MI NE of Helen · Structure no. 000000031150540
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Unicoi Bottoms RD over Smith Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Unicoi Bottoms RD over Smith Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Unicoi Bottoms RD over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Unicoi Bottoms RD 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 Unicoi Bottoms RD over Smith Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Unicoi Bottoms RD over Smith Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Unicoi Bottoms RD over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.