US Bridges

Turner Church RD over Kalves Creek

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150740

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Church RD over Kalves Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turner Church RD over Kalves Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 52 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTurner Church RD
CrossesKalves Creek
Location2 MI NE of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46642, -84.11268
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,935 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Church RD over Kalves Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Turner Church RD over Kalves 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Church RD over Kalves Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner Church RD over Kalves Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Turner Church RD over Kalves Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.