US Bridges

Shackleford Road over Turnpike Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Zebulon · Structure no. 000000023150050

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shackleford Road over Turnpike Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shackleford Road over Turnpike Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShackleford Road
CrossesTurnpike Creek
Location7 MI NE of Zebulon
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16552, -84.27651
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shackleford Road over Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Shackleford Road over Turnpike 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Shackleford Road over Turnpike Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shackleford Road over Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shackleford Road over Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.