US Bridges

Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500260

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4 MI NW of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35787, -84.02917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek carry?

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

How long is Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.