US Bridges

SR 23 over Wolfe Creek

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 5.6 MI S of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300560

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Wolfe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Wolfe Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location5.6 MI S of Metter
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32624, -82.11077
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (2024)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2031
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 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 23 over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 4,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.