US Bridges

US 41 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Macon C Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100180

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Wolf Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 over Wolf Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1 MI W of Macon C Lmts
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88499, -83.73375
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2024)
Projected traffic7,935 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Wolf 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Wolf Creek?

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

Who owns US 41 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.