US Bridges

Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek

Poor

Leon County, Florida · 1.5 MI West of Geddie RD · Structure no. 550801

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Flat Road
CrossesGw Creek
Location1.5 MI West of Geddie RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45347, -84.42233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Flat Road over Gw Creek?

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