US Bridges

New Cut Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 0.8 MI E of Byromville · Structure no. 000000009350190

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Cut Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying New Cut Road over Turkey Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Cut Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Byromville
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.20224, -83.88925
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Cut Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is New Cut 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 New Cut Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Cut Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Cut Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.