US Bridges

Legg Road over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Turner County, Georgia · 5.6 MI SW of Rebecca · Structure no. 000000028750170

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legg Road over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Legg Road over Wolf Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegg Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location5.6 MI SW of Rebecca
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyTurner County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.74547, -83.55045
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Legg Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legg 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Legg Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Legg Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Legg Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.