US Bridges

Jack Allen Road over Turkey Branch

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · N Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750100

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Allen Road over Turkey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Allen Road over Turkey Branch in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Allen Road
CrossesTurkey Branch
LocationN Fitzgerald
RouteCity Street 164
CountyBen Hill County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.73034, -83.2432
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Allen Road over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Allen Road 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 Jack Allen Road over Turkey Branch carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jack Allen Road over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Jack Allen Road over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.