US Bridges

South Hairston RD over Snapfinger Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Pine Lake · Structure no. 000000008901430

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hairston RD over Snapfinger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Hairston RD over Snapfinger Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,980 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSouth Hairston RD
CrossesSnapfinger Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Pine Lake
RouteCounty Highway 1651
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73442, -84.19409
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic37,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hairston RD over Snapfinger Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Hairston RD 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 South Hairston RD over Snapfinger Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Hairston RD over Snapfinger Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns South Hairston RD over Snapfinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.