US Bridges

Old US 84 over Wolf Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 1.2 Mile Northeast of · Structure no. 000000013150180

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 84 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 84 over Wolf Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld US 84
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationApp 1.2 Mile Northeast of
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90191, -84.31701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 84 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 84 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 84 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old US 84 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 84 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.