US Bridges

SR 19 over Turkey Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 6.4 MI S of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017501060

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2032. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.4 MI S of Dublin
RouteState Highway 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44901, -82.88967
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 19 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 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 19 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.