Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal
Lowndes County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Smith Avenue over Dukes Bay Canal in Lowndes County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 190 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 110 of the 130 inventoried bridges in Lowndes County rated good (84.6%); 2 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through truss |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | SE Valdosta-little Miami |
| NBI structure number | 000000018550660 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lowndes County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over Withlacoochee River | 1961 | 61,900 | Good |
| SR 7 @ 33.06N over Tyler Creek | 1961 | 58,800 | Good |
| SR 7 @ 36.10N over Franks Creek Trib | 1961 | 58,800 | Good |
| SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib | 1961 | 58,800 | Good |
| I-75 over Mud Creek | 1961 | 56,400 | Good |
| I-75 over CSX Railroad | 1961 | 56,400 | Fair |
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