US Bridges

West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf

Good

Union County, Georgia · 6.3 MI Sse of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150590

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf is a steel culvert carrying West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Fork Creek Ro
CrossesWest Fork Wolf
Location6.3 MI Sse of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 150
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7933, -83.9117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf carry?

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

How long is West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns West Fork Creek Ro over West Fork Wolf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.