US Bridges

SR 90 over Turkey Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 0.7 MI SE of Byromville · Structure no. 000000009300550

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 90 over Turkey Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 90
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of Byromville
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19561, -83.90214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 90 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.