Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008950170
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek carry?
About 7,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Mill RD over Snapfinger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.