US Bridges

Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockdale County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750070

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,915 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHoney Creek Road
CrossesSnapping Shoals Creek
Location4 MI S of Conyers
RouteCounty Highway 505
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59062, -83.99264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,915 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Creek Road over Snapping Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.