Snapfinger Road over Snapfinger Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008900400
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snapfinger Road over Snapfinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snapfinger Road over Snapfinger Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,325 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snapfinger Road over Snapfinger Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Snapfinger Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Snapfinger Road over Snapfinger Creek carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Snapfinger Road 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 86 ft wide.
Who owns Snapfinger Road over Snapfinger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.