US Bridges

Steam Mill Road over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · .5 KM E/O Massey RD · Structure no. 0000000000M9364

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Steam Mill Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Steam Mill Road over Wolf Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSteam Mill Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location.5 KM E/O Massey RD
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43369, -84.8463
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2023)
Projected traffic5 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steam Mill Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steam Mill Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Steam Mill Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steam Mill Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Steam Mill Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the Army.