US Bridges

SR 132 over Turnpike Creek

FairPosted for load

Telfair County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027100350

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 132 over Turnpike Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 132 over Turnpike Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 132
CrossesTurnpike Creek
Location5 MI SW of Mcrae
RouteState Highway 132
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00198, -82.94034
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2031
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 132 over Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 132 over Turnpike 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 132 over Turnpike Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 132 over Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 132 over Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.