US Bridges

West Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Lilly · Structure no. 000000009350050

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Road over Turkey Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2 MI W of Lilly
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14793, -83.92052
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road 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 West Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.