US Bridges

Old Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Laurens County, Georgia · 4.2 MI NE of Montrose · Structure no. 000000017550620

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hawkinsville R
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.2 MI NE of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 436
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57098, -83.0813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hawkinsville R over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.