Old Dixie Highway over Turkey Branch
GoodEffingham County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010350070
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie Highway over Turkey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Dixie Highway over Turkey Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixie Highway over Turkey Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dixie Highway 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 Old Dixie Highway over Turkey Branch carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie Highway over Turkey Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).
Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Turkey Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.