US Bridges

Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950100

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurkey Creek RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38825, -83.19799
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Turkey Creek RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.