US Bridges

Parkers Store RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NE of Byromville · Structure no. 000000009350220

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkers Store RD over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Parkers Store RD over Turkey Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesParkers Store RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of Byromville
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.2283, -83.86531
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkers Store RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Parkers Store RD 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 Parkers Store RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkers Store RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Parkers Store RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.