Powell School Road over Turnpike Creek
GoodTelfair County, Georgia · 7.7 MI W of Lumber City · Structure no. 000000027100500
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powell School Road over Turnpike Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Powell School Road over Turnpike Creek in Telfair 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powell School Road over Turnpike Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Powell School 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 2025.
How much traffic does Powell School Road over Turnpike Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Powell School Road over Turnpike Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Powell School Road over Turnpike Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.