US Bridges

Black Snake Road over Rice Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 2.4 MI SW of Canon · Structure no. 000000011951000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Snake Road over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Black Snake Road over Rice Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBlack Snake Road
CrossesRice Creek
Location2.4 MI SW of Canon
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31822, -83.13686
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Snake Road over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Snake Road over Rice 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Black Snake Road over Rice Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Black Snake Road over Rice Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Black Snake Road over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.