US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch

Fair

Ben Hill County, Georgia · In SE Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750230

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesTurkey Branch
LocationIn SE Fitzgerald
RouteCity Street 2210
CountyBen Hill County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70683, -83.23854
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cemetery Road over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.