US Bridges

SR 60 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Mccaysville · Structure no. 000000011100250

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 60 over Wolf Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,185 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2 MI E of Mccaysville
RouteState Highway 60
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.98385, -84.33321
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2024)
Projected traffic4,185 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Wolf 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 60 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 60 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.