US Bridges

SR 338 over Turkey Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Dudley · Structure no. 000000017501010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 338 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 338 over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 338
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1 MI N of Dudley
RouteState Highway 338
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55159, -83.05459
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2032
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

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 SR 338 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 338 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 SR 338 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 338 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 338 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.