US Bridges

US 80 over Turkey Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Dudley · Structure no. 000000017500120

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,460 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Dudley
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54069, -83.04434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,120 (2024)
Projected traffic8,460 by 2032
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.