US Bridges

Midway Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 3.7 MI N of Shady Dale · Structure no. 000000015950720

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Road over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Midway Road over Turkey Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.7 MI N of Shady Dale
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyJasper County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45488, -83.58265
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Midway Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Midway Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.