US Bridges

Brannan Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brannan Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brannan Road over Wolf Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrannan Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3 MI NW of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51482, -84.16903
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 traffic3,330 (2024)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2031
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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brannan Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brannan Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Brannan Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brannan Road over Wolf Creek?

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

Who owns Brannan Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.