US Bridges

Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib.

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In NW White · Structure no. 000000001550960

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib. in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRichards Road
CrossesWolfpen Branch Trib.
LocationIn NW White
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28371, -84.75071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib. 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 Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib. carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Richards Road over Wolfpen Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.