US Bridges

Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Reynolds · Structure no. 000000026950190

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Road
CrossesPatsiliga Creek
Location2 MI NW of Reynolds
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyTaylor County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59195, -84.1251
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek built?

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

What condition is Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Road over Patsiliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.