US Bridges

Horsley Mill Road over Snake Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 6 Miles East of Carrollto · Structure no. 000000004551600

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horsley Mill Road over Snake Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Horsley Mill Road over Snake Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHorsley Mill Road
CrossesSnake Creek
Location6 Miles East of Carrollto
RouteCounty Highway 457
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5751, -84.96857
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horsley Mill Road over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horsley 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 August 2024.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horsley Mill Road over Snake Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Horsley Mill Road over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.