US Bridges

Rockbridge Road over Snapfinger Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.4 MI SW of Stone Mtn. · Structure no. 000000008951520

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockbridge Road over Snapfinger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockbridge Road over Snapfinger Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,980 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRockbridge Road
CrossesSnapfinger Creek
Location3.4 MI SW of Stone Mtn.
RouteCounty Highway 5148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78581, -84.2251
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic31,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$768,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockbridge Road over Snapfinger Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge Road over Snapfinger Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockbridge Road over Snapfinger Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rockbridge Road over Snapfinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.