US Bridges

Jones Mill Road over Snake Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004551510

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Mill Road over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Mill Road over Snake Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJones Mill Road
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Whitesburg
RouteCounty Highway 523
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51751, -84.90684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Mill Road over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Mill Road over Snake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Mill Road over Snake Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Mill Road over Snake Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Mill Road over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.