US Bridges

SR 230 over Turkey Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Byromville · Structure no. 000000009350480

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 230 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 230 over Turkey Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 230
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5.5 MI NE of Byromville
RouteState Highway 230
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24463, -83.83741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 230 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 230 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 230 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 230 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 230 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.