US Bridges

US 319 over Turkey Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500300

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
324 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319 over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6 MI S of Dublin
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45571, -82.94239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 319 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 319 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.