Snapfinger Road over South River
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 6.4 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008900390
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 253 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snapfinger Road over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snapfinger Road over South River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 years old, older 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Snapfinger Road over South River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Snapfinger Road over South River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Snapfinger Road over South River carry?
About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Snapfinger Road over South River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Snapfinger Road over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.