Brown Bridge Road over Snapping Shoals Creek
GoodNewton County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of Porterdale · Structure no. 000000021750720
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Bridge Road over Snapping Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Bridge Road over Snapping Shoals Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,050 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Bridge Road over Snapping Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Bridge 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 Brown Bridge Road over Snapping Shoals Creek carry?
About 9,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Brown Bridge Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Bridge Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.