US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008902190

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,655 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesSnapfinger Creek Trib
Location4 MI SE of Clarkston
RouteCity Street 9300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75436, -84.22057
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2024)
Projected traffic20,655 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib 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 Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Snapfinger Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.