US Bridges

US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001700320

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129 / SR 11
CrossesTurkey Branch
Location1 MI S of Fitzgerald
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBen Hill County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.69102, -83.2439
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic6,880 (2024)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch carry?

About 6,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.