SR 257 over Turkey Creek
GoodLaurens County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Dexter · Structure no. 000000017500590
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 257 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 257 over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 257 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 257 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 SR 257 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 7,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 257 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 257 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.