US Bridges

Tappan Spur Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Farmington · Structure no. 000000021950140

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tappan Spur Road over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tappan Spur Road over Wolf Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTappan Spur Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3 MI S of Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73282, -83.41694
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tappan Spur Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tappan Spur 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tappan Spur Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tappan Spur Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Tappan Spur Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.