Snipesville Road over Whitehead Creek
GoodPosted for loadJeff Davis County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NW of Denton · Structure no. 000000016100260
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snipesville Road over Whitehead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Snipesville Road over Whitehead Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snipesville Road over Whitehead Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snipesville Road over Whitehead 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 Snipesville Road over Whitehead Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Snipesville Road over Whitehead Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Snipesville Road over Whitehead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.