US Bridges

Turner Drive over Walnut Creek

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150730

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Drive over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Drive over Walnut Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTurner Drive
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5 MI NE of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 447
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48138, -84.06051
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Drive over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Drive over Walnut Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Drive over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner Drive over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Drive over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.