SR 212 over Snapping Shoals Creek
GoodNewton County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Porterdale · Structure no. 000000021700220
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 212 over Snapping Shoals Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 212 over Snapping Shoals Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 6,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,645 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 212 over Snapping Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 212 over Snapping Shoals 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 212 over Snapping Shoals Creek carry?
About 6,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 212 over Snapping Shoals Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 212 over Snapping Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.