US Bridges

US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027100180

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 319/ SR 31
CrossesTurnpike Creek Trib
Location4 MI S of Mcrae
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.01056, -82.91608
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 319/ SR 31 over Turnpike Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.