US Bridges

Dobson Road over Snake Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of Sugar Valley · Structure no. 000000012951150

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobson Road over Snake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dobson Road over Snake Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDobson Road
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Sugar Valley
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53512, -85.00593
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dobson Road over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dobson Road over Snake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dobson Road over Snake Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dobson Road over Snake Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dobson Road over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.