US Bridges

Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Pine Lake · Structure no. 000000008950270

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake is a concrete culvert carrying Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Drive
CrossesSnapfinger Crk (pinelake
LocationIn Pine Lake
RouteCity Street 785
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79203, -84.20436
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake 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 Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spruce Drive over Snapfinger Crk (pinelake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.