US Bridges

SR 5 over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 1.7 MI NE of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004500180

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Snake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 5 over Snake Creek in Carroll 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of Whitesburg
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50772, -84.89052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,530 (2024)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 5 over Snake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Snake Creek carry?

About 4,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.