Wilson Road over Big Creek
GoodPosted for loadOglethorpe County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SW of Arnoldsville · Structure no. 000000022150270
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Road over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over Big Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilson Road over Big 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson Road over Big Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.