US Bridges

Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp

Good

McIntosh County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Townsend · Structure no. 000000019100460

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSteel Bridge Road
CrossesSnuff Box Swamp
Location2.5 MI SW of Townsend
RouteCounty Highway 2387
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52497, -81.55158
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Steel Bridge Road over Snuff Box Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.