Smith Mill Road over Upton Creek
GoodWilkes County, Georgia · 6.7 MI S of Metasville · Structure no. 000000031750050
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Mill Road over Upton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Mill Road over Upton Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Mill Road over Upton Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Mill Road over Upton 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Mill Road over Upton Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Mill Road over Upton Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Mill Road over Upton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.