US Bridges

Banning Road over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004551220

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banning Road over Snake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Banning Road over Snake Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBanning Road
CrossesSnake Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Whitesburg
RouteCounty Highway 524
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52928, -84.92864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Banning Road over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banning Road 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 Banning Road over Snake Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Banning Road over Snake Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Banning Road over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.