US Bridges

Owl Town Spur over West Fork Wolf Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150330

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Town Spur over West Fork Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Owl Town Spur over West Fork Wolf Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOwl Town Spur
CrossesWest Fork Wolf Creek
Location5.8 MI SE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.80404, -83.90477
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owl Town Spur over West Fork Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Town Spur over West Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Owl Town Spur over West Fork Wolf Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owl Town Spur over West Fork Wolf Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Owl Town Spur over West Fork Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.