US Bridges

Redan Road over Snapfinger Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.4 MI SE of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901890

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redan Road over Snapfinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redan Road over Snapfinger Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,580 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRedan Road
CrossesSnapfinger Creek
Location3.4 MI SE of Clarkston
RouteCity Street 9235
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76334, -84.22039
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2024)
Projected traffic23,580 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$959,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redan Road over Snapfinger Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Redan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Redan Road over Snapfinger Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Redan Road over Snapfinger Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Redan Road over Snapfinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.