US Bridges

Vogel Campground over Wolf Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · In Vogel State Park · Structure no. 000000029150650

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Vogel Campground over Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying Vogel Campground over Wolf Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVogel Campground
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationIn Vogel State Park
RouteCounty Highway 99999
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76159, -83.92784
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vogel Campground over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vogel Campground 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Vogel Campground over Wolf Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vogel Campground over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Vogel Campground over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.