US Bridges

Snow Hill Road over Little Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Alamo · Structure no. 000000030900230

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Hill Road over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Snow Hill Road over Little Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 570 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSnow Hill Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location4 MI N of Alamo
RouteCounty Highway 1120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.21523, -82.77801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Hill Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Hill Road over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Snow Hill Road over Little Creek carry?

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

How long is Snow Hill Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Hill Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.