US Bridges

Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Laurens County, Georgia · 9.9 MI S of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550660

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScotland Road
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib
Location9.9 MI S of Dublin
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39833, -82.90766
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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

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 Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over Turkey Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.