US Bridges

Bass Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100680

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bass Road over Wolf Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,315 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBass Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 940
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89628, -83.74626
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,315 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Road over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bass Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bass Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.