US Bridges

Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib.

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Pine Mountain · Structure no. 000000014550710

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib. in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBethany Church RD
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib.
Location2 MI SW of Pine Mountain
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85315, -84.88644
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$16 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib. carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Church RD over Turkey Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.