US Bridges

Morgan Road over Turkey Branch

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010350050

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road over Turkey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Morgan Road over Turkey Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Road
CrossesTurkey Branch
Location7 MI NE of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyEffingham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43667, -81.39843
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Road over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Morgan Road over Turkey Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Road over Turkey Branch carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Morgan Road over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.