US Bridges

SR 32 over Wiggins Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI SW of Ambrose · Structure no. 000000006900090

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Wiggins Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Wiggins Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesWiggins Creek
LocationApp 2.5 MI SW of Ambrose
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57474, -83.03975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,635 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Wiggins Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Wiggins 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Wiggins Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.