US Bridges

Pocket Road over Snake Creek

Poor

Gordon County, Georgia · In West Sugar Valley · Structure no. 000000012950620

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocket Road over Snake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pocket Road over Snake Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPocket Road
CrossesSnake Creek
LocationIn West Sugar Valley
RouteCounty Highway 472
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55732, -85.01642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pocket Road over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocket Road over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pocket Road over Snake Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pocket Road over Snake Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Pocket Road over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.