US Bridges

SR 100 over Turkey Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004551740

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Turkey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 100 over Turkey Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 100
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2 MI N of Bowdon
RouteState Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56514, -85.25094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 100 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 100 over Turkey Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 100 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.