SR 5 over Wolf Creek
GoodPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 5.4 MI NE of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004500210
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 5 over Wolf Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 3,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.