US Bridges

SR 140 over Turkey Mountain Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 5.3 MI NW of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500520

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Turkey Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 140 over Turkey Mountain Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,820 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesTurkey Mountain Creek
Location5.3 MI NW of Shannon
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38454, -85.14456
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2024)
Projected traffic5,820 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Turkey Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 140 over Turkey Mountain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Turkey Mountain Creek carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Turkey Mountain Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 140 over Turkey Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.