US Bridges

Snow Hill Road over Ochwalkee Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 16 MI N of Alamo · Structure no. 000000030950360

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Hill Road over Ochwalkee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow Hill Road over Ochwalkee Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 600 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnow Hill Road
CrossesOchwalkee Creek
Location16 MI N of Alamo
RouteCounty Highway 1120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.26082, -82.76549
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$24 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Hill Road over Ochwalkee Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Hill Road over Ochwalkee 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 Ochwalkee Creek carry?

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

How long is Snow Hill Road over Ochwalkee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Hill Road over Ochwalkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.