US Bridges

W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge Creek

Good

Rabun County, Georgia · 6.6 MI S of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100250

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Wolf Creek RD
CrossesPole Bridge Creek
Location6.6 MI S of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 881
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78404, -83.41615
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W Wolf Creek RD over Pole Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.