US Bridges

SR 129 over Wolfe Creek

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300550

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Wolfe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 129 over Wolfe Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 129
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location6 MI S of Metter
RouteState Highway 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30866, -82.05215
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 129 over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 129 over Wolfe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 129 over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 129 over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.