Covington Highway over Snapfinger Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 11 MI Seof Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900160
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covington Highway over Snapfinger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Covington Highway over Snapfinger Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,510 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covington Highway over Snapfinger Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covington Highway over Snapfinger 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Covington Highway over Snapfinger Creek carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Covington Highway over Snapfinger Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Covington Highway over Snapfinger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.