US Bridges

Oak Hill Road over Snapping Shoals Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Porterdale · Structure no. 000000021750610

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Road over Snapping Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Hill Road over Snapping Shoals Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOak Hill Road
CrossesSnapping Shoals Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Porterdale
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54716, -83.98358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$23.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Hill Road over Snapping Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Hill Road 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 Oak Hill Road over Snapping Shoals Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Hill Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.