Sawyer Drive over Turkey Branch
GoodBen Hill County, Georgia · East Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750190
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawyer Drive over Turkey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sawyer Drive over Turkey Branch in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawyer Drive over Turkey Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawyer Drive 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 Sawyer Drive over Turkey Branch carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sawyer Drive over Turkey Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Sawyer Drive over Turkey Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.