Turman Road over Fork Creek
PoorClosed to trafficElbert County, Georgia · 4.8 MI S of Bowman · Structure no. 000000010550270
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turman Road over Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turman Road over Fork Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turman Road over Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Turman Road over Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Turman Road over Fork Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Turman Road over Fork Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Turman Road over Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.