US Bridges

Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 4.9 MI SE of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007151440

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSam Sells Road
CrossesWolf Branch
LocationApp 4.9 MI SE of Doerun
RouteCounty Highway 297
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.25987, -83.87413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sam Sells Road over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.