US Bridges

Wolfskin Road over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 5.1 MI SW of Arnoldsville · Structure no. 000000022100150

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfskin Road over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wolfskin Road over Big Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWolfskin Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.1 MI SW of Arnoldsville
RouteCounty Highway 1086
CountyOglethorpe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84724, -83.27312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolfskin Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfskin Road over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wolfskin Road over Big Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolfskin Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfskin Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.