US Bridges

SR 303 over Turtle River

Fair

Glynn County, Georgia · 4.4 MI N of JCT SR 520 · Structure no. 000000012700420

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,968 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Turtle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303 over Turtle River in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,645 by 2031. The structure is 2,968 ft (904.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesTurtle River
Location4.4 MI N of JCT SR 520
RouteState Highway 303
CountyGlynn County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18836, -81.53063
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+49 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,968 ft (904.6 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,645 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 303 over Turtle River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303 over Turtle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 303 over Turtle River carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Turtle River?

The structure is 2,968 ft (904.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over Turtle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.