US Bridges

US 319/ SR 31 over Turkey Creek Trib

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 3.5 MI E of Rentz · Structure no. 000000017500290

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/ SR 31 over Turkey Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 319/ SR 31 over Turkey Creek Trib in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 years old, older 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,795 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 319/ SR 31
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib
Location3.5 MI E of Rentz
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37606, -82.93265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic6,135 (2024)
Projected traffic6,795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 319/ SR 31 over Turkey Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 319/ SR 31 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 319/ SR 31 over Turkey Creek Trib carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319/ SR 31 over Turkey Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 319/ SR 31 over Turkey Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.