US Bridges

Old Montrose Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NE of Montrose · Structure no. 000000017550610

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Montrose Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Montrose Road over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Montrose Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.8 MI NE of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 435
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58745, -83.09571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Montrose Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Montrose Road 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 Old Montrose Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Montrose Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Montrose Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.