SR 5 over Snake Creek Overflow
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NE of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004500190
- 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 Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 5 over Snake Creek Overflow 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Snake Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 over Snake Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 4,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Snake Creek Overflow?
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 Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.